Translation of Japanese word "泳ぐ" to English
泳ぐ
およぐ
[oyogu]
IPA: /oyogu/
Meaning
VerbTo move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
How to use
泳ぐ (oyogu) — 'to swim'. Group 1. 海で泳ぐ — swim in the sea. 泳げる (oyogeru) — can swim. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to swim
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 泳ぐ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): およぐ
Romaji Transcription: oyogu
Example Sentences
彼は泳ぐことが好きだ。
かれは およぐ ことがすきだ。
He likes to swim.
海で泳ぐ。
うみで およぐ。
I swim in the sea.
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Common phrases
- 泳ぐことができる— to be able to swim
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Frequency rank: #345 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "泳ぐ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "泳ぐ" means "to swim" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "泳ぐ"?▼
The word "泳ぐ" is read as "およぐ" (oyogu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は泳ぐことが好きだ。".
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