泳ぎ

• Reading: およぎ
• Romaji: oyogi
• Kanji breakdown: 泳 (ei/oyo) — swim
• Pronunciation: /o.jo.ɡi/

Meaning

Swimming. The act or skill of swimming.

A noun derived from the verb 泳ぐ (oyogu, to swim) by converting the verb stem to its noun form. Used to describe the activity or one's ability: 泳ぎが得意 (good at swimming), 泳ぎに行く (to go swimming). More casual than the formal 水泳 (suiei). Can also describe swimming style or form.

Examples

1. 兄は子供の頃から泳ぎが得意だ。 My older brother has been a good swimmer since he was a kid.
2. 暑いから川に泳ぎに行こう。 It's hot, so let's go swimming in the river.
3. コーチに泳ぎのフォームを直された。 The coach corrected my swimming form.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, summer activities, fitness

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 泳ぐ (oyogu, to swim). The kanji 泳 combines 氵(water radical) and 永 (eternal/long), suggesting continuous movement through water.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal