No. 2,790 in Japanese
遊ぶ
"遊ぶ" means "to play" or "to have fun."
In a sentence
公園で友達と遊ぶ。
I play with friends in the park.
遊ぶ here means to engage in recreational activities leisurely with friends.
彼はピアノを遊び感覚で弾いている。
He is playing the piano in a playful manner.
遊び here implies a lighthearted and casual approach to playing the piano.
このゲームは遊びやすいです。
This game is easy to play.
遊ぶ refers to participating in the game as an activity, emphasizing its user-friendly nature.
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