No. 3,670 in Japanese
toy
The Japanese word for "toy" is "おもちゃ" (omocha), meaning an object for children to play with.
In a sentence
私は子供に新しいおもちゃを買いました。
I bought a new toy for my child.
In this sentence, 'おもちゃ (omocha)' means a physical toy, such as a doll or a car model, used for entertainment, specifically catering to children.
この子猫は紐をおもちゃにして遊んでいます。
This kitten is using a string as a toy to play with.
Here, 'おもちゃ (omocha)' refers to an item (a string) used casually as a plaything, emphasizing the usage of objects as toys.
彼のような人は他人の感情をおもちゃにすることがある。
People like him sometimes toy with others' feelings.
In this context, 'おもちゃ (omocha)' is used metaphorically to describe the act of treating something (such as feelings) carelessly or frivolously, highlighting a non-physical conceptual usage.
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