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泳
泳 (readings: えい, およ; Japanese kanji) means “to swim”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 水泳 (swimming).
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夏は海で泳ぐ。
なつはうみでおよぐ。I swim in the sea in summer.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 泳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to swim |
| Readings | えい, およ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 水泳 (swimming) |
How to read 泳
泳 is read えい or およ depending on the word.
Words with 泳
- 水泳すいえいbơi lội
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Updated: 2026-08-09