闲 can describe people (idle, free) or things (unused, spare). 闲人 = idler. 闲事 = other people's business. 闲聊 = to chat casually. 闲逛 = to stroll around aimlessly.
culture
The character shows 门 (door) with 木 (tree/wood) — a tree visible through the gate, suggesting leisure and peacefulness. The traditional form 閒 has 月 (moon) in the doorway — moonlight through the gate, a serene image.