戯れる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to play; to sport; to frolic; to joke
2. v1vi
   to flirt with
3. v1vi archaic
   to have elegance; to have refinement
4. v1vi
   to play around (of a cat, dog, etc.); to frisk; to gambol; to frolic

Example sentences

• トムの犬は戯れに彼を噛んだ。

  Tom's dog bit him playfully.

• 子供達の一団が戯れていた。

  A group of children were playing.