Toy
01
おもちゃ, 遊び
something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.
例
He had a collection of toys and loved pretending they were alive.
彼はおもちゃのコレクションを持っていて、それらが生きているふりをするのが好きでした。
I gave my little brother a toy for his birthday.
私は弟の誕生日におもちゃをあげました。
02
おもちゃ, 子犬
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
03
おもちゃ, ミニチュア
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
04
おもちゃ, 非機能的なレプリカ
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
05
おもちゃ, 遊び
a device regarded as providing amusement
to toy
01
弄る, 無造作に動かす
to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements
Transitive: to toy with sth
例
The child sat quietly, content to toy with the small puzzle pieces in his hands.
子供は静かに座り、手の中の小さなパズルのピースを弄ぶことに満足していた。
During the meeting, he could n't help but toy with the pen, clicking it open and closed repeatedly.
会議中、彼はペンをいじるのをやめられず、何度もカチカチと開閉していました。
02
弄ぶ, 考える
to consider or engage in an idea or activity casually or without firm commitment
Transitive: to toy with an idea or activity
例
She toyed with the idea of quitting her job and traveling the world.
彼女は仕事を辞めて世界を旅するという考えで遊んだ。
They toyed with the possibility of renovating their home but could n't agree on a budget.
彼らは家を改装する可能性を弄んだが、予算について合意できなかった。
03
弄ぶ, 感情を弄ぶ
to play with someone's emotions or affections without genuine commitment or sincerity
Transitive: to toy with someone or their emotions
例
He's been toying with her for months, never committing to a serious relationship.
彼は何ヶ月も彼女と遊んでいて、真剣な関係に決してコミットしません。
She felt hurt when she realized he was just toying with her heart.
彼がただ彼女の心で遊んでいたと気づいたとき、彼女は傷ついたと感じた。
