泳ぐ
およぐ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verb
Meaning
To swim
Examples

プールで泳ぎます。

I swim in the pool.

📖 How to Use

「泳ぐ」is a verb meaning "To swim." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

A common mistake with 「泳ぐ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい2 & もんだい3

Verbs like 「泳ぐ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「泳ぐ」mean in Japanese?+
「泳ぐ」means "To swim". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「泳ぐ」?+
「泳ぐ」is read as「およぐ」.
Is 「泳ぐ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「泳ぐ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「泳ぐ」?+
プールで泳ぎます。 — I swim in the pool.

Practice 「泳ぐ」 with spaced repetition

泳ぐ — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass