あそ.ぶ
asobu
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

遊 is the kanji for "Play". A common reading is あそ.ぶ (asobu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Play

Also : Enjoy · Leisure · Recreation

Readings

kunあそ.ぶ/ asobukunあそ.ばす/ asobasuonゆう/ yuuon/ yu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 遊 represents 'PLAY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of play.

Reading ·

On-reading: ゆう — remember this sound by associating it with play. Kun-reading: あそ.ぶ.

Example Sentences

友達と遊びに行きます。

ともだちとあそびにいきます。

I'm going out to play with friends.

子供が公園で遊んでいます。

こどもがこうえんであそんでいます。

Children are playing in the park.

Vocabulary using 遊

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