遊ぶ
N5あそぶ
[asobu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time
2.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)
3.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused
4.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to meet up (with friends); to hang out
5.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)
6.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to go to (for pleasure or for study)
7.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verb
to tease (someone); to play (with)
Less common meanings (1)
8.Godan verb with 'bu' ending; intransitive verbJargon
to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentration
Example Sentences
公園で子どもが遊んでいる。
Children are playing in the park.
週末は友達と遊んだよ。
I hung out with friends on the weekend.
天気がいいから外に出て遊ぼうよ。
The weather is nice, so let's go out and play.