泳ぐ

This is the 4817th most frequent Japanese word.

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泳ぐ

To swim.


Here, '泳ぐ' is used as the dictionary form in a nominalized structure '泳ぐの', allowing it to function as the direct object of enjoyment.

私は毎朝川で泳ぐのを楽しんでいます。

I enjoy swimming in the river every morning.


'泳ぐ' actively describes the action of swimming through the sea, highlighting its application in describing purposeful motion.

彼は海を泳いで島に到達しました。

He swam across the sea to reach the island.


'泳ぐ' is used in its -te form '泳いで', which connects it with subsequent actions indicating simultaneous activities.

子供たちが湖で泳いで遊んでいました。

The children were swimming and playing in the lake.