遊び

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 子供たちは公園で遊びに夢中です。▶ —
   The children are absorbed in play at the park.
2. 勉強の後の遊びは楽しい。▶ —
   Play after studying is fun.

Collocations

Mnemonic

Asobi (遊び) is the native "play / fun" — nominal form of asobu (遊ぶ, already covered). A general noun for children, leisure, and amusement. Asobiba (playground), asobigokoro (playful spirit, prized in design and creative work), oasobi (light / childlike play). Metaphor: jinsei no asobi (life's leisure), asobi ga nai (no play = too serious / no slack, negative). Note the social code: asobi reads as children's territory; adults use shumi (hobby), rejaa (leisure, loan), or goraku (recreation, formal). Asobi ni iku (go visit / hang out) is fine for adults. Core children-culture vocabulary: sunaba asobi (sandbox play), gokko asobi (role-play / make-believe), sotoasobi (outdoor play). The metaphor asobigokoro powers business and product design — asobigokoro no aru dezain (a design with playful spirit) signals freedom and fun.

Quick check

1. Word for "free and playful spirit" in business / design?

   • Asobigokoro — playful spirit
   • Shinken — earnestness
   • Sekininkan — sense of responsibility
   • Kouritsu — efficiency