JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
遊 — play
- Reading
- ユウ・ユ・あそ.ぶ・あそ.ばす
- Meaning
- play
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
遊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・ユ・あそ.ぶ・あそ.ばす and it means play. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
遊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 遊牧 (nomadism), 遊び (play) and 遊ぶ (to play).
Japanese words containing 遊
Frequently asked questions
What does 遊 mean in Japanese?
遊 means play in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 遊 read?
遊 is read ユウ・ユ・あそ.ぶ・あそ.ばす. Reading it inside real words — 遊牧 and 遊び and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遊 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 遊 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遊 in a word?
A common word containing 遊 is 遊牧 (ゆうぼく) — "nomadism". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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