Japanese symbol for “playmate”
遊び相手
あそびあいて
Romaji: asobiaite
playmate; playfellow
In Japanese, playmate is 遊び相手, read あそびあいて (asobiaite).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n playmate; playfellow
Written forms: 遊び相手、あそび相手. Readings: あそびあいて.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “playmate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 遊び仲間 | あそびなかま asobinakama | playmate |
| 遊び友達 | あそびともだち asobitomodachi | playmate; companion; friend to play with |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 遊び | あそび asobi | play; playing; game |
| 遊ぶ | あそぶ asobu | to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time |
| 遊戯 | ゆうぎ yuugi | play; playing; game |
| 浮遊 | ふゆう fuyuu | floating; drifting; suspension |
| 周遊 | しゅうゆう shuuyuu | (circular) tour; round trip; excursion |
| 外遊 | がいゆう gaiyuu | foreign travel |
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 相談 | そうだん soudan | consultation; discussion; discussing |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
See also: Chinese symbol for “playmate”.
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