Meaning

Primary

Swimming

Alternative

Swim

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is the noun version of the kanji swim, so it means swimming.

Reading

およぎ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading already so you should be able to read it!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • ラッコ泳ぎ

    swimming like an otter

    平泳ぎ

    breaststroke

    川泳ぎ

    river swimming

Context Sentences

マイケルは魚よりも泳ぎが上手です。

Michael's swimming is better than the fish's!

プロの先生に泳ぎのフォームを正してほしいです。

I want a professional instructor to correct my swimming form.

すばらしい泳ぎでしたよ。

It was a wonderful swim.

Kanji Composition