# 戯 — Play

Frequency rank 1711 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 培 (Cultivate), less common than 傘 (Umbrella).

- On’yomi: ぎ
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 戈 Halberd (Kangxi 62)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

A spear on the left, a weapon in the middle, and a mouth on the right — mouths laugh as spears and weapons are tossed around in play, warriors engaged in playful combat games.

In words:

- 戯曲 ぎきょく — play;drama
- 悪戯 いたずら — tease;prank;trick;practical joke;mischief
- 不山戯る ふざける — to romp;to gambol;to frolic;to joke;to make fun of;to flirt

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