Japanese Conversation · Level 80
76 words
Japanese word
水泳
Pronunciation
Romajisuiei
Meaning
- nounswimming
Example
私は水泳が好きです。watashi wa sui ei ga su ki de su
I like swimming.
More examples
水泳が好きです。sui ei ga su ki de su
I like swimming.
健康のために水泳を続けています。ken kō no ta me ni sui ei o tsuzu ke te i ma su
I keep swimming for my health.
Core concept
Describes moving through water by using the body, usually as a sport, exercise, or recreational activity.
Common phrases
水泳が得意sui ei ga toku i
be good at swimming
水泳を始めるsui ei o haji me ru
start swimming
水泳を続けるsui ei o tsuzu ke ru
continue swimming
Similar words
スイミングsuimingu: The activity of swimming, especially as part of a class, exercise routine, or leisure activity.
Definition in Japanese
水中で体を動かして進むこと。sui chū de karada o ugo ka shi te susu mu ko to
Word origin
水泳 (suiei) combines 水 (sui, "water") and 泳 (ei, "swimming") to form a noun for moving through water.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 水泳 (suiei) names the activity, while the verb 泳ぐ (oyogu) describes the act of swimming.