ユウ, ユ, あそ.ぶ, あそ.ばす, あす, う

play

JLPT3 G3 S12 F941

As per # (float) + 辵 movement → *roam*/*wander* as if floating about → *move about freely* → *recreation*; *play*; *nomadism*; *be at ease*. Extended meanings include *game*; *pastime*; *diversion*; *amusement*; *pleasure*; *enjoyment*; *have fun*; *take a vacation*; *be idle*; *be out of use* and *leave free/idle*. Also, *deign to* (← undertake at one's pleasure).

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