遊び
あそび · asobi
Play, playing, game
- pleasure, amusement, pastime, recreation, diversion
- play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel)
- flexibility (in a performance, art, etc.), freedom
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How it’s used
Everyday noun for children's play or leisure; also used in mechanical contexts for looseness, unlike the verb 遊ぶ.
Not to be confused with 遊ぶ (asobu), the verb.
Example sentences
子供たちは公園で遊びを楽しんでいる。
The children are enjoying play in the park.
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このハンドルには少し遊びがある。
There is a little play in this steering wheel.
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公園で遊びます。
こうえんであそびます。
I play in the park.
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おばあちゃんは孫と遊びます。
おばあちゃんはまごとあそびます。
Grandma plays with her grandchild.
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日曜日に公園で遊びます。
にちようびにこうえんであそびます。
On Sunday, I play in the park.
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What does 遊び mean?
Play, playing, game. It can also mean: pleasure, amusement, pastime, recreation, diversion; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); flexibility (in a performance, art, etc.), freedom.
How do you pronounce 遊び?
あそび (asobi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 遊び?
JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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