泳ぐ
およぐ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
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