遊ぶ
あそぶ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To play
Examples
子供が公園で遊びます。
Children play in the park.
📖 How to Use
「遊ぶ」is a verb meaning "To play." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「遊ぶ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「遊ぶ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「遊ぶ」mean in Japanese?+
「遊ぶ」means "To play". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「遊ぶ」?+
「遊ぶ」is read as「あそぶ」.
Is 「遊ぶ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「遊ぶ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「遊ぶ」?+
子供が公園で遊びます。 — Children play in the park.
Practice 「遊ぶ」 with spaced repetition