泳力(えいりょく)

Composed of 泳(えい) (swim) + 力(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)を伸(の)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)に合(あ)わせる: to match to swimming ability
• 泳力(えいりょく)別(べつ): grouped by swimming level

Forms

Follows the productive 〜力(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