泳ぎ
Meanings
1
Refers to the act or skill of swimming. Often used in compounds like 泳ぎ方 (way of swimming) or 泳ぎに行く (go for a swim).
In summer I practice swimming at the pool every day.
His swimming is very fast.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は泳ぎが上手だsomeone is good at swimming
My little brother is a good swimmer.
- 泳ぎを覚えるto learn how to swim
I learned to swim when I was a child.
- 泳ぎに行くto go for a swim
When summer comes, we go swimming in the sea.
- 泳ぎができるto be able to swim
My dog can swim.