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遊
Play, Enjoy
あそ-ぶ (aso-bu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 遊 appears in words like 遊園地 (amusement park), 遊ぶ (to play), and 遊泳 (swimming for recreation). It is associated with leisure and enjoyment.
Memory Trick
Imagine CHILDREN PLAYING joyfully in a colorful PARK. Their laughter makes you think of fun and PLAY.
Readings
Onyomi: ユウ (yuu), ユ (yu)
Kunyomi: あそ-ぶ (aso-bu)
Example Words
遊ぶ
あそぶ (asobu)
To play
遊園地
ゆうえんち (yuuenchi)
Amusement park
遊泳
ゆうえい (yuuei)
Swimming
遊び
あそび (asobi)
Play
Example Sentence
週末は 友達と 遊びます。
しゅうまつは ともだちと あそびます。
shuumatsu wa tomodachi to asobimasu
I'll hang out with my friends this weekend.