Japanese word of the day: 遊ぶ (Asobu)

What does 遊ぶ (Asobu) mean?

遊ぶ (verb) — "to play," "to enjoy oneself," or "to have a good time." It is an intransitive godan verb and is commonly used in various contexts.

Kanji details for 遊

Character: 遊 — play
Radical: walk 辵 (辶, ⻌, ⻍)

Example sentences with 遊ぶ (Asobu)

• あした遊ぼうよ
  (Ashita asobou yo)
  🎮️ Let's play tomorrow.

• 彼らは邸の裏庭でフットボールをして遊んでいた
  (Karera wa yashiki no uraniwa de futtobōru o shite asonde ita)
  ⚽️ They were playing football in the back of the house.

• ビルはよく一人でおもちゃで遊ぶ
  (Biru wa yoku hitori de omocha de asobu)
  🪀 Bill often plays with toys by himself.

Confused about how to conjugate 遊ぶ? Our conjugation tables can help.

遊ぶ (Asobu) in context

遊ぶ is commonly used in casual settings, such as playing with friends or enjoying leisure activities. While it can be used in many everyday conversations, it might not be the best choice for very formal or professional situations, where more specific language might be preferred. Additionally, it should be used thoughtfully to avoid misunderstandings, especially in contexts where it might imply intimate intentions. Overall, 遊ぶ is suitable for general enjoyment and casual social interactions.