Japanese Word · Intermediate
もてあそぶ
to toy with, to make sport of, to make a fool of, to trifle with
Pronunciation: [mo̞te̞a̠so̞bɯ̟]
Meaning
to toy with, to make sport of, to make a fool of, to trifle with
Example
彼女は彼の耳朶を指先でもてあそぶのが好きでした。
She liked to finger his lobes.
Practice tips
- Practice もてあそぶ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.