English–Japanese

“pool” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipūru

Example

近くにプールがあります。chika ku ni pū ru ga a ri ma su

There is a pool nearby.

Illustration for プール (pool)

How to say “pool” in Japanese

“Pool” in Japanese is プール (pūru).

Refers to a prepared area filled with water for people to swim in.

Full entry for プール: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with プール

週末はプールへ行きます。shū matsu wa pū ru e i ki ma su

I go to the pool on weekends.

Tips for using プール

  • English uses pool for both a swimming place and a table game, but プール (pūru) normally has the swimming-related meaning in Japanese.

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