Play

On’yomi: ぎ
Kun’yomi: —
Radical: 戈 Halberd (Kangxi 62)

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

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

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;dramaN1

悪戯いたずら tease;prank;trick;practical joke;mischiefN1

不山戯るふざける to romp;to gambol;to frolic;to joke;to make fun of;to flirtN1

戯 is rank 1711 of 2,608 in published Japanese.

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