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鬼ごっこ
onigokko
Description
鬼ごっこは、子どもがよくする遊びです。
鬼ごっこ is a game that children often play.
一人が「鬼」になって、ほかの人を追いかけてつかまえます。
One person becomes the '鬼' and chases the others to catch them.
Meanings
鬼ごっこonigokko
tag (children's chasing game)
公園でみんなで鬼ごっこをした。
We all played tag in the park.
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Notes
- Etymology
鬼 (oni, the chaser "it") + ごっこ, a suffix meaning "playing at" a role or game.
- Nuance
The 鬼 is the person who is "it" and chases everyone else.
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