🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

カードゲーム

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kādo gēmu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Deck Game/dɛk ɡeɪm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"多くの人が家族の集まりでカードゲームを楽しむことが好きです。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of game that involves the use of a deck of cards or similar components.

    "Many people enjoy playing a deck game like Poker during family gatherings."
  2. 2

    Any game that is played with a set of cards, often involving strategy and skill.

    "Deck games can range from simple card games to complex strategy games."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'deck game' combines 'deck', derived from Middle English 'dekk', meaning a flat surface or platform, and 'game', from Old English 'gamen', meaning amusement or play. The phrase has evolved to refer specifically to games that utilize a deck of cards or similar components, gaining popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of card-based games.

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