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泳
泳 (readings: えい, およ; Japanese kanji) means “to swim”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 水泳 (swimming).
What does 泳 mean?
| Kanji | 泳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to swim |
| Readings | えい, およ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 泳
泳 is read えい or およ depending on the word.
Example words with 泳
| Example | 水泳 (swimming) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14