Translation and Meaning of: 水泳 - suiei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 水泳 (suiei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: suiei
Kana: すいえい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: swimming
Meaning in English: swimming
Definition: swimming underwater.
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Explanation and Etymology - (水泳) suiei
The word 「水泳」 (suiei) is composed of two kanji: 「水」 (sui), which means "water," and 「泳」 (ei), which means "to swim." This term is used to refer to the act of swimming or swimming as a sport. The combination of these two ideas accurately and directly conveys the concept of moving through water. It is part of the basic vocabulary when talking about water sports in Japan.
Etymologically, the kanji 「水」 is widely used to represent any concept related to water, reflecting its importance in Japanese culture and daily life. It is a common component in various words related to liquids and aquatic environments. On the other hand, the kanji 「泳」, which means "to swim," is composed of radicals that refer to action and movement in water, reinforcing the idea of physical activity in an aquatic medium.
Historically, swimming is an ancient practice in Japan, being not only a physical exercise but also a crucial skill for an island nation. The word 「水泳」 arises in a cultural context where water plays a central role, whether in fishing, transportation, or social traditions. In recent times, swimming has grown in popularity as an Olympic sport, with Japan producing numerous world-class swimmers, who frequently rank among the best in the world, further consolidating the presence of 「水泳」 on the global stage.
Synonyms and similar words
- 水中競技 (Suichuu kyogi) - Underwater competition
- 水中運動 (Suichuu undou) - Underwater physical activity
- 水上競技 (Suijou kyogi) - Water surface competition
- 水上運動 (Suijou undou) - Physical activity on the water's surface
- 水泳競技 (Suiei kyogi) - Competição de natação
- 水泳運動 (Suiei undou) - Swimming physical activity
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: すいえい suiei
How to Write in Japanese - (水泳) suiei
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (水泳) suiei:
Example Sentences - (水泳) suiei
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa suiei ga daisuki desu
I love swimming.
I love swimming.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
- 水泳 (suiei) - "natação" means "swimming" in Japanese
- が (ga) - subject particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
- 大好き (daisuki) - means "like very much" in Japanese
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate the formality of the sentence
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