Japanese Conversation · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
プール
Pronunciation
Romajipūru
Meaning
- nounpool
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to a prepared area filled with water for people to swim in.
Common phrases
プールに行くpū ru ni i ku
go to the pool
プールに入るpū ru ni hai ru
get in the pool
プールで泳ぐpū ru de oyo gu
swim in the pool
Definition in Japanese
人が泳ぐために設けられた水場。hito ga oyo gu ta me ni mō ke ra re ta mizu ba
Word origin
The Japanese noun プール (pūru) comes from English pool, which denotes a contained body of water.
Usage tips
- 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.