1.
diving; scuba diving
The activity of swimming underwater, typically with breathing equipment.
ダイビング typically refers to scuba diving in Japanese. It's from English "diving."
Types
- スキューバダイビング: scuba diving (full term)
- スカイダイビング: skydiving
- 素潜り: free diving (without equipment)
- 体験ダイビング: trial/introductory diving
Common expressions
Related words
CULTURAL NOTE (popular spots):
沖縄 and the 伊豆諸島 are popular diving destinations in Japan.
Related Words
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ダイバー (diver)
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潜水 (diving, submersion)
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ウェットスーツ (wetsuit)
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スキューバ (scuba)
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シュノーケリング (snorkeling)
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潜水する (to dive underwater)