遊ぶ

あそぶ

To play; to hang out

N5verb·asobu

How to remember it

遊 shows a child (子) wandering off to play — a godan verb.

Example sentences

  • 公園で子供たちが遊んでいる。

    こうえんでこどもたちがあそんでいる。

    Children are playing in the park.

  • 友達と遊ぶ。

    ともだちとあそぶ。

    I hang out with friends.

Usage

Godan (五段) verb; て-form is 遊んで. Used for kids' play and adult socializing.

Related words

遊び遊園地遊び場

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