Japanese dictionary
How to say "swim" in Japanese
泳ぐおよぐ · oyogu
To "swim" in Japanese is 泳ぐ (oyogu). Swimming as a sport is 水泳 (suiei).
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Ways to say "swim" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 泳ぐおよぐ · oyogu | To swim. |
| 水泳すいえい · suiei | Swimming (sport). |
| プールぷーる · pūru | Swimming pool. |
How to use it
"Can you swim?" is 泳げますか (oyogemasu ka).
Many Japanese elementary schools teach swimming in outdoor pools in summer.
Example sentences
- 海で泳ぎました。Umi de oyogimashita.I swam in the sea.
- 泳げますか。Oyogemasu ka.Can you swim?
- 週に二回プールで泳いでいます。Shū ni nikai pūru de oyoide imasu.I swim at the pool twice a week.
- 子どもは水泳を習っています。Kodomo wa suiei o naratte imasu.My child takes swimming lessons.
- ここは遊泳禁止です。Koko wa yūei kinshi desu.Swimming is not allowed here.
- 泳ぐのが苦手です。Oyogu no ga nigate desu.I'm not a good swimmer.
Questions
What does 遊泳禁止 mean?
遊泳禁止 (yūei kinshi) means "No swimming," a common sign at beaches and rivers.
How do you ask "Can you swim?" in Japanese?
Ask 泳げますか (oyogemasu ka).
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