もてあそ
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, ぶ, transitive)
1. to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with
2. to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with
3. to do with something as one pleases
4. to appreciate
Irregular kanji usage
Kanji used
play
Pitch accent
てあそぶ
てあそ
Composed of
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
Examples (2 in total)
Don't toy with her affections.
The cat was playing with a live mouse.