Japanese word

海水浴

Pronunciation

Romajikaisuiyoku

Meaning

  • nounswimming in the ocean

Example

家族と海水浴を楽しみます。ka zoku to kai sui yoku o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy swimming in the ocean with my family.

Illustration for 海水浴 (swimming in the ocean)

More examples

海水浴の前に、日焼け止めを塗ります。kai sui yoku no mae ni hi ya ke to me o nu ri ma su

Before swimming in the ocean, I put on sunscreen.

Core concept

海水浴 (kaisuiyoku) describes recreational time in seawater, with swimming and play at the shore as its central activity.

Common phrases

  • 海水浴に行くkai sui yoku ni i ku

    go swimming in the ocean

  • 海水浴を楽しむkai sui yoku o tano shi mu

    enjoy swimming in the ocean

Definition in Japanese

海水に入って泳いだり水遊びをしたりして楽しむこと。kai sui ni hai tte oyo i da ri mizu aso bi o shi ta ri shi te tano shi mu ko to

Word origin

海 (kai, "sea") + 水 (sui, "water") + 浴 (yoku, "bathing") form 海水浴 (kaisuiyoku), meaning bathing or swimming in seawater.

Usage tips

  • 海水浴 (kaisuiyoku) often refers to a summer beach outing, so it can describe the whole activity rather than one act of swimming.

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