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遊ぶ

あそぶ

to play

Pronunciation

Definitions

MM - #2359 Common N5
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 (somebody); To play (with) See also もてあそぶ.

8. To intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentration

MM - #2359 Common N5

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