あそぶ | Japanese meaning

遊ぶ【あそぶ】

Frequency rank: 1,209.

Alsoぶ【あすぶ】あそぶあすぶ

Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time

This meaning refers to engaging in activities that are entertaining or fun, often seen in leisure contexts.

I played in the park with my friends.

to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)

Used to describe engaging in irresponsible or casual behavior regarding potentially harmful activities.

He is always messing around with alcohol.

to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused

This meaning indicates a state of inactivity or lack of engagement in productive activities.

I was idle all day doing nothing.

to meet up (with friends); to hang out

Refers to socializing or spending time leisurely with friends or acquaintances.

I plan to hang out with friends this weekend.

to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)

Implies succumbing to indulgent behaviors, often to an excessive degree.

He has given himself up to gambling too much.

to go to (for pleasure or for study)as 〜に遊ぶ

Generally indicates traveling to a place with the intent of enjoyment or education.

I'm planning to go on a trip for pleasure.

to tease (someone); to play (with)see also もてあそぶ

In this context, it refers to playful or light-hearted teasing, often among friends.

He always teases his friends.

to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentrationbaseball

This meaning is specific to sports, particularly baseball, where a player disrupts an opponent's focus.

The pitcher threw the ball to distract the batter.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] plays at [Place]

The child plays at the park

[Friends] spend [Time] playing

He spends the weekend playing with friends

[Person] enjoys [Activity]

She enjoys playing music

[Person] plays with [Object]

He plays with a ball

[Person] plays while feeling [Emotion]

She plays while feeling joy

[Child] plays with [Toy]

The child plays with a toy

[Person] plays with [Hobby]

He plays with soccer as a hobby

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あそぶ】

Refers to playing games or enjoying oneself in leisure activities.

I am playing in the park with my friends.

【はたらく】

Refers to working or being engaged in a job or task, contrasting the idea of playing.

He works in the office every day.

【たのしむ】

Means to enjoy or take pleasure in an activity, often related but more focused on the experience.

She is enjoying the music.

【ひま】

Refers to free time or leisure time, implying a state of being free from duties, which can lead to playing.

He watches movies in his free time.

【あそびごころ】

Refers to a playful spirit or the intent to have fun, often leading to creativity and enjoyment.

He approaches the new project with a playful spirit.

【ひやかす】

Means to tease or mock someone, often in a playful way, related to the teasing aspect of "遊ぶ."

I like to tease my friends.

Example sentences430 results

Come on, play with me, I'm so bored!

Tatoeba

Don't think about leaving money for your kids, use it all up and enjoy yourself with flair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

遊【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobufemale given name or forename

遊部【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobuplace name

游【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobugiven name or forename, gender not specified

遊ぶ【あそぶ】

Frequency rank: 1,209.

Alsoぶ【あすぶ】あそぶあすぶ

Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time

This meaning refers to engaging in activities that are entertaining or fun, often seen in leisure contexts.

I played in the park with my friends.

to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)

Used to describe engaging in irresponsible or casual behavior regarding potentially harmful activities.

He is always messing around with alcohol.

to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused

This meaning indicates a state of inactivity or lack of engagement in productive activities.

I was idle all day doing nothing.

to meet up (with friends); to hang out

Refers to socializing or spending time leisurely with friends or acquaintances.

I plan to hang out with friends this weekend.

to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)

Implies succumbing to indulgent behaviors, often to an excessive degree.

He has given himself up to gambling too much.

to go to (for pleasure or for study)as 〜に遊ぶ

Generally indicates traveling to a place with the intent of enjoyment or education.

I'm planning to go on a trip for pleasure.

to tease (someone); to play (with)see also もてあそぶ

In this context, it refers to playful or light-hearted teasing, often among friends.

He always teases his friends.

to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentrationbaseball

This meaning is specific to sports, particularly baseball, where a player disrupts an opponent's focus.

The pitcher threw the ball to distract the batter.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] plays at [Place]

The child plays at the park

[Friends] spend [Time] playing

He spends the weekend playing with friends

[Person] enjoys [Activity]

She enjoys playing music

[Person] plays with [Object]

He plays with a ball

[Person] plays while feeling [Emotion]

She plays while feeling joy

[Child] plays with [Toy]

The child plays with a toy

[Person] plays with [Hobby]

He plays with soccer as a hobby

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あそぶ】

Refers to playing games or enjoying oneself in leisure activities.

I am playing in the park with my friends.

【はたらく】

Refers to working or being engaged in a job or task, contrasting the idea of playing.

He works in the office every day.

【たのしむ】

Means to enjoy or take pleasure in an activity, often related but more focused on the experience.

She is enjoying the music.

【ひま】

Refers to free time or leisure time, implying a state of being free from duties, which can lead to playing.

He watches movies in his free time.

【あそびごころ】

Refers to a playful spirit or the intent to have fun, often leading to creativity and enjoyment.

He approaches the new project with a playful spirit.

【ひやかす】

Means to tease or mock someone, often in a playful way, related to the teasing aspect of "遊ぶ."

I like to tease my friends.

Example sentences430 results

Come on, play with me, I'm so bored!

Tatoeba

Don't think about leaving money for your kids, use it all up and enjoy yourself with flair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

遊【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobufemale given name or forename

遊部【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobuplace name

游【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobugiven name or forename, gender not specified

遊

N33

意play

訓あそ.ぶ、あそ.ばす

音ユウ、ユ

名あす、う

Details

部

N33

意section; bureau; dept; class; copy; part; portion; counter for copies of a newspaper or magazine

訓-べ

音ブ

名とり、ふ、ぺ、ま

Details

游

意float; swim

訓あそ.び、あそ.ぶ、およ.ぐ

音ユウ、リュウ

Details

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遊ぶ【あそぶ】

Frequency rank: 1,209.

Alsoぶ【あすぶ】あそぶあすぶ

Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time

This meaning refers to engaging in activities that are entertaining or fun, often seen in leisure contexts.

I played in the park with my friends.

to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)

Used to describe engaging in irresponsible or casual behavior regarding potentially harmful activities.

He is always messing around with alcohol.

to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused

This meaning indicates a state of inactivity or lack of engagement in productive activities.

I was idle all day doing nothing.

to meet up (with friends); to hang out

Refers to socializing or spending time leisurely with friends or acquaintances.

I plan to hang out with friends this weekend.

to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)

Implies succumbing to indulgent behaviors, often to an excessive degree.

He has given himself up to gambling too much.

to go to (for pleasure or for study)as 〜に遊ぶ

Generally indicates traveling to a place with the intent of enjoyment or education.

I'm planning to go on a trip for pleasure.

to tease (someone); to play (with)see also もてあそぶ

In this context, it refers to playful or light-hearted teasing, often among friends.

He always teases his friends.

to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentrationbaseball

This meaning is specific to sports, particularly baseball, where a player disrupts an opponent's focus.

The pitcher threw the ball to distract the batter.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] plays at [Place]

The child plays at the park

[Friends] spend [Time] playing

He spends the weekend playing with friends

[Person] enjoys [Activity]

She enjoys playing music

[Person] plays with [Object]

He plays with a ball

[Person] plays while feeling [Emotion]

She plays while feeling joy

[Child] plays with [Toy]

The child plays with a toy

[Person] plays with [Hobby]

He plays with soccer as a hobby

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あそぶ】

Refers to playing games or enjoying oneself in leisure activities.

I am playing in the park with my friends.

【はたらく】

Refers to working or being engaged in a job or task, contrasting the idea of playing.

He works in the office every day.

【たのしむ】

Means to enjoy or take pleasure in an activity, often related but more focused on the experience.

She is enjoying the music.

【ひま】

Refers to free time or leisure time, implying a state of being free from duties, which can lead to playing.

He watches movies in his free time.

【あそびごころ】

Refers to a playful spirit or the intent to have fun, often leading to creativity and enjoyment.

He approaches the new project with a playful spirit.

【ひやかす】

Means to tease or mock someone, often in a playful way, related to the teasing aspect of "遊ぶ."

I like to tease my friends.

Example sentences430 results

Come on, play with me, I'm so bored!

Tatoeba

Don't think about leaving money for your kids, use it all up and enjoy yourself with flair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

遊【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobufemale given name or forename

遊部【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobuplace name

游【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobugiven name or forename, gender not specified

遊ぶ【あそぶ】

Frequency rank: 1,209.

Alsoぶ【あすぶ】あそぶあすぶ

Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time

This meaning refers to engaging in activities that are entertaining or fun, often seen in leisure contexts.

I played in the park with my friends.

to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)

Used to describe engaging in irresponsible or casual behavior regarding potentially harmful activities.

He is always messing around with alcohol.

to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused

This meaning indicates a state of inactivity or lack of engagement in productive activities.

I was idle all day doing nothing.

to meet up (with friends); to hang out

Refers to socializing or spending time leisurely with friends or acquaintances.

I plan to hang out with friends this weekend.

to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)

Implies succumbing to indulgent behaviors, often to an excessive degree.

He has given himself up to gambling too much.

to go to (for pleasure or for study)as 〜に遊ぶ

Generally indicates traveling to a place with the intent of enjoyment or education.

I'm planning to go on a trip for pleasure.

to tease (someone); to play (with)see also もてあそぶ

In this context, it refers to playful or light-hearted teasing, often among friends.

He always teases his friends.

to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentrationbaseball

This meaning is specific to sports, particularly baseball, where a player disrupts an opponent's focus.

The pitcher threw the ball to distract the batter.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] plays at [Place]

The child plays at the park

[Friends] spend [Time] playing

He spends the weekend playing with friends

[Person] enjoys [Activity]

She enjoys playing music

[Person] plays with [Object]

He plays with a ball

[Person] plays while feeling [Emotion]

She plays while feeling joy

[Child] plays with [Toy]

The child plays with a toy

[Person] plays with [Hobby]

He plays with soccer as a hobby

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あそぶ】

Refers to playing games or enjoying oneself in leisure activities.

I am playing in the park with my friends.

【はたらく】

Refers to working or being engaged in a job or task, contrasting the idea of playing.

He works in the office every day.

【たのしむ】

Means to enjoy or take pleasure in an activity, often related but more focused on the experience.

She is enjoying the music.

【ひま】

Refers to free time or leisure time, implying a state of being free from duties, which can lead to playing.

He watches movies in his free time.

【あそびごころ】

Refers to a playful spirit or the intent to have fun, often leading to creativity and enjoyment.

He approaches the new project with a playful spirit.

【ひやかす】

Means to tease or mock someone, often in a playful way, related to the teasing aspect of "遊ぶ."

I like to tease my friends.

Example sentences430 results

Come on, play with me, I'm so bored!

Tatoeba

Don't think about leaving money for your kids, use it all up and enjoy yourself with flair.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Names

遊【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobufemale given name or forename

遊部【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobuplace name

游【あそぶ】

Alsoあそぶ

Asobugiven name or forename, gender not specified

遊

N33

意play

訓あそ.ぶ、あそ.ばす

音ユウ、ユ

名あす、う

Details

部

N33

意section; bureau; dept; class; copy; part; portion; counter for copies of a newspaper or magazine

訓-べ

音ブ

名とり、ふ、ぺ、ま

Details

游

意float; swim

訓あそ.び、あそ.ぶ、およ.ぐ

音ユウ、リュウ

Details