• Omocha de asobu. おもちゃで遊ぶ｡ --- I play with toys. ("Asobu" originally means, "to amuse oneself.")
• Piano o hiku. ピアノを弾く｡ --- I play the piano. ("Hiku" is used to play the musical instrument that requires the manipulation of fingers.)
• Fue o fuku. 笛を吹く｡ --- I play the flute. ("Fuku" is used to play the musical instrument that requires blowing.)
• Taiko o tataku. 太鼓をたたく｡ --- I play the drum. ("Tataku" is used to play the musical instrument that requires beating.)
• Rekoodo o kakeru. レコードをかける｡ --- I am playing a record.
• Toranpu o suru. トランプをする｡ --- I play cards.
• Yakyuu o suru. 野球をする｡ --- I play baseball. ("Suru" can be used for most sports.)
• Romio o enjiru. ロミオを演じる｡ --- I play the role of Romeo.