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Kanji 遊: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 遊: play

Key takeaways

Kanji 遊: play. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

play

On reading

ユウ

Kun reading

あそ.ぶあそ.ばす

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 遊

play

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

斿 + ⻌

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine someone carrying a flag (斿) and walking (⻌) along the road to enjoy themselves. Just as a flag flutters freely in the wind, this kanji represents wandering or strolling about to play or relax.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ユウ
  • 遊牧ゆうぼく

    nomadism / herding lifestyle

  • 遊園地ゆうえんち

    amusement park

Kun reading

あそ.ぶ
  • 遊ぶあそぶ

    to play / to visit casually

Commonly used words

  • 遊牧
    ゆうぼく

    nomadism / herding lifestyle

  • 遊園地
    ゆうえんち

    amusement park

  • 遊ぶ
    あそぶ

    to play / to visit casually

Example sentences

Example 1

昔の牧民は羊を育てていた。

Translation

Ancient nomads raised sheep.

Example 2

牧生活には自然との調和が必要だ。

Translation

Nomadic life requires harmony with nature.

Example 3

ゆうえんちで友だちとんだ。

Translation

I played with my friends at the amusement park.

Example 4

このゆうえんちは人気があります。

Translation

This amusement park is popular.

Kanji 遊: play | Daily Nihongo