Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
泳 / to swim
Kanji for to swim.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | およ.ぎます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
泳 carries the meaning to swim.
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How to write 泳
Trace 泳 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 泳
泳ぎますおよぎますto swim
水泳すいえいswimming
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泳 in context
あなたはどのくらい泳ぐことができますか。
あなたはどのくらいおよぐことができますか。
How far can you swim?
あなたは水泳が好きですか。
あなたはすいえいがすきですか。
Do you like swimming?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 泳 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
泳 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/泳
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