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泳

泳 — swim

Learn the correct stroke order for 泳 (swim), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エイei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)およ.ぐoyogu
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1223
Meaningsswim

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

泳ぐおよぐto swimverb
遠泳えんえいlong-distance swimmingnoun
競泳きょうえいcompetitive swimming; swimming racenoun
水泳すいえいswimmingnoun
泳ぎおよぎswimmingnoun
背泳ぎせおよぎbackstroke (swimming)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 泳 (swim) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 泳 is #1223, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

泳ぐおよぐ — to swim
遠泳えんえい — long-distance swimming
競泳きょうえい — competitive swimming; swimming race

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 泳 have?

The kanji 泳 (swim) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 泳?

泳 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 泳 mean?

泳 means: swim. On'yomi readings: エイ. Kun'yomi readings: およ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 泳?

泳 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.