What does 鬼ごっこ mean?
鬼ごっこ is a Japanese noun meaning “tag (chasing game)” or “tig” in English. It is written as 鬼ごっこ in kanji, おにごっこ in hiragana, and onigokko in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
公園で子供たちが鬼ごっこをしている。
The children are playing tag in the park.
昔はよく鬼ごっこをして遊んだ。
We used to play tig a lot.