意思
To engage in recreational activities with companions.
文化背景
The concept of 'Asobi' (play) is seen as a necessary part of social health. In Japanese gardens, 'asobi' can refer to the intentional empty space that allows the design to 'breathe.' While 'asobu' is for fun, the 'Nomikai' (drinking party) is a hybrid of 'asobu' and work. It's where colleagues 'play' together to build 'team spirit.' Younger Japanese people often use 'Asobu' to mean specifically going to 'Purikura' (photo booths) or 'Karaoke.' With the rise of VTubers and social gaming, 'asobu' increasingly happens in virtual spaces, yet the phrase remains unchanged.
Adults 'Play' Too
Don't feel shy using this as an adult. It's the most natural way to say you're hanging out.
No Sports!
Remember: Soccer, Baseball, and Tennis use 'suru,' not 'asobu.'
意思
To engage in recreational activities with companions.
Adults 'Play' Too
Don't feel shy using this as an adult. It's the most natural way to say you're hanging out.
No Sports!
Remember: Soccer, Baseball, and Tennis use 'suru,' not 'asobu.'
The 'Asobi ni iku' trick
Use '{遊|あそ}びに{行|い}く' to sound more like a native when talking about going out to meet someone.
自我测试
Choose the correct particle to complete the sentence: '{私|わたし}は{明日|あした}、{友達|ともだち}___ {遊|あそ}びます。'
Which particle means 'with' in this context?
The particle 'と' is used to indicate the person you are doing an action with.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of {遊|あそ}ぶ: '{昨日|きのう}、{公園|こうえん}で{友達|ともだち}と_______。'
Use the past tense (casual).
The casual past tense of the U-verb 'asobu' is 'asonda'.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: '{今度|こんど}、うちへ{遊|あそ}びに来ませんか？'
'{遊|あそ}びに来る' means 'to come over to hang out.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}、{何|なに}をしたの？ B: {友達|ともだち}と_______。とても{楽|たの}しかったよ！
B is describing a completed action in the past in a casual tone.
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视觉学习工具
What counts as 'Asobu'?
Yes (Asobu)
- • Cafe
- • Karaoke
- • Video Games
- • Shopping
No (Suru/Hiku)
- • Soccer
- • Piano
- • Homework
- • Work
练习题库
4 练习Which particle means 'with' in this context?
The particle 'と' is used to indicate the person you are doing an action with.
Use the past tense (casual).
The casual past tense of the U-verb 'asobu' is 'asonda'.
Sentence: '{今度|こんど}、うちへ{遊|あそ}びに来ませんか？'
'{遊|あそ}びに来る' means 'to come over to hang out.'
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}、{何|なに}をしたの？ B: {友達|ともだち}と_______。とても{楽|たの}しかったよ！
B is describing a completed action in the past in a casual tone.
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常见问题
4 个问题Yes, but it's slightly more common for friends. For family, people often say '{家族|かぞく}と{出|で}かける' (go out with family).
No, it's too casual. Use '{食事|しょくじ}に{行|い}く' (go for a meal) or '{親睦|しんぼく}を{深|ふか}める' (deepen ties).
'Au' just means to meet. 'Asobu' implies you are doing something fun together for a period of time.
Not necessarily, but if you 'asobu' alone with someone of the opposite sex, people might ask if it's a date.
相关表达
{会|あ}う
similarTo meet
{出|で}かける
similarTo go out
{集|あつ}まる
similarTo gather
{過|す}ごす
similarTo spend time
{飲|の}みに{行|い}く
specialized formTo go drinking
