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4.19. asobu

The verb asobu means ‘enjoys oneself.’ It is used for English

‘plays, has fun, goes on a pleasure trip, pays a (social) call,
visits (for pleasure),’ and other expressions. Here are some

examples:

Kyonen Hokkaidō ni asobi ni ikimahsita.

Last year I went to Hokkaidō.

Kodomo ga kōen de asonde imasu.
The children are playing at the park.

Konban asobi ni kimasen ka.

Won’t you come to visit (us) this evening?

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Conversation

Alison (A) is talking with Makoto (M) at her house.

A.

Koko no tokoro mainichi ame desu ne.
It has been raining every day lately.