NichiDict

遊び

N4
あそび
[asobi]
Illustration for 遊び

Meanings

1.Noun

play; playing; game

2.Noun

pleasure; amusement; pastime; recreation; diversion

3.Noun

play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel)

4.Noun

flexibility (in a performance, art, etc.); freedom

Less common meanings (1)
5.NounJargon

flyleaf

Examples

子供たちが遊びに夢中です。

The children are absorbed in play.

遊びの時間が終わりました。

Playtime is over.

外で遊びをしている子が多いです。

There are many children playing outside.