(えいりょく)

えいりょく
noun
swimming ability; swimming strength
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(えいりょく)()ばす。
To improve one's swimming ability.
泳力(えいりょく)()わせたクラス()けを(おこな)う。
Classes are divided according to swimming ability.
()どもの泳力(えいりょく)確認(かくにん)してからプールに(はい)らせてください。
Please check the child's swimming ability before letting them into the pool.

Composed of (えい) (swim) + (りょく) (ability/strength). Used mainly in swimming instruction, physical education, and water safety contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 泳力(えいりょく)()ばす: to improve swimming ability
  • 泳力(えいりょく)検定(けんてい): swimming proficiency test
  • 泳力(えいりょく)()わせる: to match to swimming ability
  • 泳力(えいりょく)(べつ): grouped by swimming level

WORD FORMATION:

Follows the productive 〜(りょく) pattern for abilities:

  • 体力(たいりょく): physical strength
  • 学力(がくりょく): academic ability
  • 筋力(きんりょく): muscular strength
  • 持久力(じきゅうりょく): endurance