Translation guide
The English word 'diving' can refer to several distinct activities: plunging into water headfirst, swimming underwater (often with equipment), or the sport of jumping from a board or platform. This guide focuses on the most common meanings for learners.
To jump into water headfirst, often from a poolside or diving board.
General verb for jumping or diving into water. Can be used for any headfirst entry.
He dove into the pool.
Loanword from English, often used in sports or casual contexts.
It feels great to dive from a high place.
Swimming underwater using breathing apparatus (scuba) or just holding breath.
The competitive sport of performing acrobatics while diving into water.
飛び込む is a general verb for jumping/diving into water, while ダイビング usually implies scuba diving or the sport. Using ダイビング for a simple jump into a pool can sound unnatural.
More technical term for scuba diving, often used in official contexts.
I got a scuba diving license.
He catches fish by free diving.
オリンピックのダイビング競技を見た。
I watched the Olympic diving event.