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遊(あそ)ぶ
Rank #740

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'bu' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time
  • 2. to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.)
  • 3. to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused
  • 4. to meet up (with friends); to hang out
  • 5. to give oneself up (to gambling, drinking, etc.)
  • 6. to go to (for pleasure or for study)
  • 7. to tease (someone); to play (with)
  • 8. to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentration

Readings

遊ぶ
(96%)
あそぶ
(3%)
あすぶ
(0%)
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