toy

US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
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1.

おもちゃ

an object for a child to play with, typically a miniature replica or a playful device

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The child played with a wooden toy car.
子供は木製のおもちゃの車で遊んだ。
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She received many new toys for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日にたくさんの新しいおもちゃをもらった。
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2.

おもちゃ, 遊び道具

a person or thing treated as a source of amusement rather than with seriousness or respect

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He treated her like a mere toy, discarding her when he was bored.
彼は彼女を単なるおもちゃのように扱い、飽きたら捨てた。
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The new intern was treated as a toy by the senior staff.
新しいインターンは上級スタッフにおもちゃのように扱われた。
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もてあそぶ, いじる

to consider or handle something idly or without serious intent

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He began to toy with the idea of quitting his job.
彼は仕事を辞めるという考えをもてあそび始めた。
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She would often toy with her food, pushing it around her plate.
彼女はよく食べ物をいじり、皿の上で動かしていた。
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