1.
swimming ability; swimming strength
One's capability and proficiency in swimming. Used to assess or describe how well someone can swim, often in instructional or competitive contexts.
泳力を伸ばす。
To improve one's swimming ability.
泳力に合わせたクラス分けを行う。
Classes are divided according to swimming ability.
子どもの泳力を確認してからプールに入らせてください。
Please check the child's swimming ability before letting them into the pool.
Composed of 泳 (swim) + 力 (ability/strength). Used mainly in swimming instruction, physical education, and water safety contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 泳力を伸ばす: to improve swimming ability
- 泳力検定: swimming proficiency test
- 泳力に合わせる: to match to swimming ability
- 泳力別: grouped by swimming level
WORD FORMATION:
Follows the productive 〜力 pattern for abilities:
- 体力: physical strength
- 学力: academic ability
- 筋力: muscular strength
- 持久力: endurance