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VocabJLPT N4
to swim
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to swim
  2. 2. to struggle through (a crowd)
  3. 3. to make one's way through the world
A verb meaning "to swim," describing the act of moving through water using the body. It is a common everyday verb used for recreational swimming, competitive swimming, or any movement through water.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He warned, "It's dangerous to try swimming across the river."

Sentence 2

You think you can swim all the way to that bridge? That's pretty far, you know.

Sentence 3

He said "I'm tired today, so I'm not swimming."

Sentence 4

Excuse me, is there a safe place to swim nearby?

Sentence 5

The teacher told us, "Don't hold your breath while you swim."