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toy
他動詞[C/U] 両方
複数形: toys過去形: toyed過去分詞: toyed現在分詞: toying
The word evokes a sense of playfulness and lack of seriousness. When used as a noun, it refers to an object designed for amusement, often carrying a connotation of childhood innocence or, conversely, a trivial luxury for an adult.
Countable when referring to a physical plaything like a doll or a car. Uncountable when referring to the general category of playthings in a collective sense.