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遊
遊 (readings: ゆう, ゆ, あそ; Japanese kanji) means “to play”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 遊園地 (amusement park).
What does 遊 mean?
| Kanji | 遊 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to play |
| Readings | ゆう, ゆ, あそ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 遊
遊 is read ゆう or ゆ or あそ depending on the word.
Example words with 遊
| Example | 遊園地 (amusement park) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14