オモチャ

This is the 6120th most frequent Japanese word.


オモチャ

Toy.


Here, オモチャ is used as a direct noun referring to an object designed for play, typical in its application.

子供は新しいオモチャで遊んでいます。

The child is playing with a new toy.


In this sentence, オモチャ again acts as a noun but emphasizes the possessive aspect (the toy in question), focusing on its condition, 'broken.'

そのオモチャは壊れてしまった。

That toy has broken down.


Here, オモチャ qualifies 'cars,' showing its role as a modifier describing the type of cars ('toy cars') and tying it to the concept of miniatures.

彼はオモチャの車を集めています。

He collects toy cars.