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遊ぶ
asobu
Description
「遊ぶ」は、仕事や勉強をしないで、楽しいことをする時に使う言葉です。
"遊ぶ" is a word used when doing fun things instead of working or studying.
子供が公園で遊んだり、友達と一緒に出かけたりする時によく使います。
It is often used when children play in the park or go out with friends.
Meanings
遊ぶasobu
to play, to have fun
子供たちが公園で遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.
遊ぶasobu
to spend time with someone, hang out
明日、友達と遊ぶ約束をしました。
I made plans to hang out with a friend tomorrow.
遊ぶasobu
to be idle, not in use
この機械は今、遊んでいます。
This machine is running now.
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Notes
- Nuance
遊ぶ covers both children's play and adults hanging out; it is not always childish.
- Etymology
The noun form 遊び (asobi) means 'play, fun, recreation'.
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