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A1 Noun
退屈しのぎkilling time, staving off boredom
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Noun
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killing time, staving off boredom
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退屈しのぎ 【たいくつしのぎ】、退屈凌ぎ 【たいくつしのぎ】
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退屈しのぎに漫画を読んでいます。
I'm reading manga to stave off boredom. {killing time, staving off boredom}
映画を見ているが、これはただの退屈しのぎだ。
I am watching a movie, but this is just to kill time. {killing time, staving off boredom}
退屈しのぎのためにケーキを作ることにしました。
I decided to make a cake to stave off boredom. {killing time, staving off boredom}
年代を問わず、塗り絵はよくできた退屈しのぎだと思う。
Regardless of age, I think coloring is a great way of staving off boredom. {killing time, staving off boredom}
退屈しのぎとはいえ、何か利益になることをするに越したことはない。
Even if it's just to stave off boredom, it's always better to do something that brings some benefit. {killing time, staving off boredom}
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