JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
泳 — swim
- Reading
- エイ・およ.ぐ
- Meaning
- swim
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
泳 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is エイ・およ.ぐ and it means swim. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
泳 appears in everyday japanese words such as 泳ぎ (swimming), 水泳 (swimming) and 泳ぐ (to swim).
Japanese words containing 泳
Frequently asked questions
What does 泳 mean in Japanese?
泳 means swim in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 泳 read?
泳 is read エイ・およ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 泳ぎ and 水泳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 泳 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 泳 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 泳 in a word?
A common word containing 泳 is 泳ぎ (およぎ) — "swimming". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 泳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 泳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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