プール

プール is a loanword from English "pool," referring to swimming pools.

Types

• 室内(しつない)プール: indoor pool
• 屋外(おくがい)プール: outdoor pool
• 温水(おんすい)プール: heated pool
• 市民(しみん)プール: public municipal pool
• 学校(がっこう)のプール: school pool

Common expressions

• プールで泳(およ)ぐ: to swim in the pool
• プールに行(い)く: to go to the pool
• プール開(びら)き: pool opening (for the season)

Cultural note

Most schools have pools, and swimming lessons are part of PE curriculum. Public pools (市民(しみん)プール) are common and affordable.

Related words

• 泳(およ)ぐ: to swim
• 水泳(すいえい): swimming
• 水着(みずぎ): swimsuit