play in Japanese
play in Japanese is 遊び, 戯曲, 演劇 — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Japanese
遊び
Pronounced: asobi
(uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
戯曲
Pronounced: gikyoku
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
演劇
Pronounced: engeki
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
遊び
Pronounced: asobi
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
プレイ
Pronounced: purei
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
遊ぶ
Pronounced: asobu
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
演ずる
Pronounced: enzuru
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
遊ぶ
Pronounced: asobu
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
叩く
Pronounced: tataku
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
吹く
Pronounced: fuku
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
奏でる
Pronounced: kanaderu
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
弾く
Pronounced: hajiku
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
演奏
Pronounced: ensō
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
流す
Pronounced: nagasu
遊ぶ
Pronounced: asobu
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- He plays the guitar in a local band.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "play" in Japanese?
"play" in Japanese is 遊び, 戯曲, 演劇. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you pronounce 遊び?
"play" in Japanese is 遊び, pronounced "asobi".
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Japanese, "play" is 遊び, 戯曲, 演劇.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 12 translations listed for "play": 遊び, 戯曲, 演劇, プレイ, 遊ぶ, 演ずる.
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