“Toy with” or “Play with” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “玩”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “玩” means “Tease”, “Taste deeply” or “Make fun of” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “玩

Jouyou Kanji “玩” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
8 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
がん(gan) |
| Kun-Yomi |
もてあそ(ぶ)(moteaso(bu)) |
| あじ(わう)(aji(wau)) |
| Meanings |
Trifle, Play with |
| Make fun of, Tease |
| Be fond of, Praise, Dote |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “玩”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 玩具(がんぐ-ga n gu) |
Toy, Playthings |
| 玩読(がんどく-ga n do ku) |
Read a book while thoroughly tasting the meaning of the sentence, To peruse |
| 玩物(がんぶつ-ga n bu tsu) |
Toy, Plaything |
| 玩物喪志(がんぶつそうし-ga n bu tsu so u shi) |
Forgetting one’s serious objectives by becoming engrossed in trivial pursuits, Being distracted by trivial objects and losing sight of one’s original goal |
| 玩味(がんみ-ga n mi) |
① Chewing food well and tasting it, ② Thinking carefully and taste the meaning of the sentence |
| 玩弄(がんろう-ga n ro u) |
① Playing with it as a toy, ② Playing with a person as a toy |
| 愛玩(あいがん-a i ga n) |
Caring for (esp. a pet or a small object), Cherishing, Being fond of, Prizing, Treasuring |
| 愛玩動物(あいがんどうぶつ-a i ga n do u bu tsu) |
Pets |
| 嗜玩(しがん-shi ga n) |
Hobby, Pastime, Favorite amusement, Avocation |
| 賞玩 or 賞翫(しょうがん-sho u ga n) |
Appreciation, Admiration, Enjoyment, Esteem, Value the goodness and tastefulness of thing |
| 弄玩(ろうがん-ro u ga n) |
① Playing with it as a toy, ② Playing with a person as a toy |
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