Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 戯作(げさく) in Japanese

戯作
Kana Reading
げさく, ぎさく
Romaji
gesaku, gisaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cheap literature; writing for amusement
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    light literature popular in the late Edo period


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

frolic, play, sport

On'Yomi: ギ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: たわむ.れる, ざ.れる, じゃ.れる

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JLPT 4

7 strokes

make, production, prepare, build

On'Yomi: サク, サ

Kun'Yomi: つく.る, つく.り, -づく.り

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