遊: the kanji for play
遊 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means play. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
遊 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
遊 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ユウ (yuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遊園地ゆうえんち · yūenchi | amusement park |
あそぶ (asobu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遊ぶあそぶ · asobu | to play |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 家族で遊園地に行きました。Kazoku de yūenchi ni ikimashita.We went to the amusement park with the family.
- 公園で子どもたちが遊んでいる。Kōen de kodomotachi ga asonde iru.Children are playing in the park.
- 週末は友達と遊びました。Shūmatsu wa tomodachi to asobimashita.I played with friends over the weekend.
- 遊園地で一日中楽しく過ごした。Yūenchi de ichinichijū tanoshiku sugoshita.I spent a fun day all day at the amusement park.
- 子どもは外で遊ぶのが好きです。Kodomo wa soto de asobu no ga suki desu.The child likes playing outside.
Questions about 遊
How many strokes does 遊 have?
遊 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 遊?
The on readings are yuu (ユウ), yu (ユ). The kun readings are asobu (あそぶ).
What JLPT level is 遊?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 遊
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.