泳: the kanji for swim
泳 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means swim. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
泳 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
泳 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
エイ (ei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 水泳すいえい · suiei | swimming |
およぐ (oyogu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 泳ぐおよぐ · oyogu | to swim |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 夏休みに水泳を習いました。Natsuyasumi ni suiei o naraimashita.I learned swimming during summer vacation.
- 毎週、プールで泳いでいます。Maishū, pūru de oyoide imasu.I swim in the pool every week.
- 息子は水泳が得意です。Musuko wa suiei ga tokui desu.My son is good at swimming.
- 海で泳ぐのが大好きです。Umi de oyogu no ga daisuki desu.I love swimming in the ocean.
- 子どもの頃から水泳を続けている。Kodomo no koro kara suiei o tsuzukete iru.I've continued swimming since childhood.
Questions about 泳
How many strokes does 泳 have?
泳 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 泳?
The on readings are ei (エイ). The kun readings are oyogu (およぐ).
What JLPT level is 泳?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 泳
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.