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amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
すさびに庭の草取りをした。
I pulled weeds in the garden as a pastime.
退屈なすさびに編み物を始めた。
I started knitting to pass the boredom.
心のすさびを求めて散歩に出た。
I went for a walk seeking diversion.