遊ぶ
あそぶ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verb
Meaning
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