遊ぶ
あそぶ
asobu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
遊ぶ (あそぶ (asobu)) means "to play (games, sports)". The reading is あそぶ (asobu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to play (games, sports)
Also : to enjoy oneself
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Example Sentences
まいにち、遊びます。
まいにち、あそびます。
I like to play (games, sports).
私は遊びます。
わたしはあそびます。
I can play (games, sports).
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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