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遊 — play

遊 means “play”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: ユウ (yuu), ユ (yu). Kun'yomi: あそ(ぶ) (asobu). You'll see it in words such as 遊び (asobi, “play; playing”).

遊
Stroke order of 遊
Meaning
play
On'yomi
ユウ (yuu), ユ (yu)
Kun'yomi
あそ(ぶ) (asobu)
Strokes
12
Level
JLPT N3 · set Arts & pastimes

How to remember 遊

A child (子) out on the road (辶): play.

Parts: 方 direction; banner · 𠂉 hat · 子 child · 辶 road

Words with 遊

WordReadingMeaning
遊びあそび asobi kunplay; playing
遊ぶあそぶ asobu kunto play; to enjoy oneself
遊ばすあそばす asobasu kunto let play; to keep amused

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