遊ぶ

遊ぶ

あそぶ

To play, to hang out

N5verb·asobu

How to remember it

Think of kids playing outdoors — 'a-so-bu' has a bouncy feel.

Example sentences

  • 公園で遊びましょう。

    こうえんであそびましょう。

    Let's play in the park.

  • 友達と遊んでいます。

    ともだちとあそんでいます。

    I'm hanging out with my friends.

Usage

Used for children playing and adults socializing casually; takes で or と.

Related words

遊び公園友達ゲーム

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