Japanese dictionary
How to say "pool" in Japanese
プールぷーる · pūru
A swimming "pool" in Japanese is プール (pūru). To pool resources is 共有する (kyōyū suru) or 出し合う (dashiau).
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Ways to say "pool" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| プールぷーる · pūru | Swimming pool. |
| 共有するきょうゆうする · kyōyū suru | To pool; to share (resources). |
How to use it
Many public pools in Japan require swim caps, 水泳帽 (suieibō).
Some pools and hot springs don't allow tattoos; check the rules first.
Example sentences
- 週末にプールで泳ぎました。Shūmatsu ni pūru de oyogimashita.I swam in the pool on the weekend.
- このプールは水泳帽が必要です。Kono pūru wa suieibō ga hitsuyō desu.A swim cap is required at this pool.
- ホテルにプールはありますか。Hoteru ni pūru wa arimasu ka.Does the hotel have a pool?
- みんなでお金を出し合ってプレゼントを買いました。Minna de okane o dashiatte purezento o kaimashita.We pooled our money and bought a present.
- 情報をチームで共有しましょう。Jōhō o chīmu de kyōyū shimashō.Let's pool information as a team.
- 夏休みは子どもとプールに行きます。Natsuyasumi wa kodomo to pūru ni ikimasu.I take my kids to the pool during summer vacation.
Questions
Do you need a swim cap at Japanese pools?
Many public pools in Japan require one. Check the rules or bring a cap.
How do you say "pool money" in Japanese?
Say お金を出し合う (okane o dashiau).
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