プール

• Reading: プール
• Romaji: puuru
• Pronunciation: /pɯː.ɾɯ/

Meaning

Swimming pool; pool. A facility for swimming, commonly found at schools and public centres.

A katakana loanword from English. Most Japanese elementary and middle schools have outdoor swimming pools, and swimming is part of the standard physical education curriculum. Common expressions include プールに行く (to go to the pool) and プールで泳ぐ (to swim in the pool).

Examples

1. 夏はプールで泳ぎます。 I swim in the pool in summer.
2. 子どもたちがプールで遊んでいます。 The children are playing in the pool.
3. 近くのプールに行きませんか。 Shall we go to the nearby pool?

Usage Guide

Context: summer, school, exercise

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'pool.' Entered Japanese vocabulary as public swimming facilities became common in the early 20th century, especially in schools.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal