pastime

noun

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
人の時間と思考を（通常、楽しく）占める娯楽
- sailing is her favorite pastime
  ヨット遊びが彼女の好きな気晴らしだ
- his main pastime is gambling
  彼の主な気晴らしはギャンブルだ
- he counts reading among his interests
  彼は、読書を興味のひとつと数える
- they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
  彼らは、男の子を彼の限られた趣味の理由で非難した

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