1.
bathing in water; dousing oneself with water; playing in water
The act of splashing or bathing in water, often for cooling off in summer or for refreshment. Can also refer to birds or animals bathing.
子どもたちが水浴びをしている。
The children are splashing around in the water.
暑い日に庭で水浴びをした。
I splashed water on myself in the garden on a hot day.
小鳥が水たまりで気持ちよさそうに水浴びをしていた。
A small bird was happily bathing in a puddle.
Composed of 水 (water) + 浴び (bathing), from the verb 浴びる (to bathe in, to pour over oneself). The word evokes a casual, refreshing image — splashing water over the body rather than soaking in a bath. Often associated with summer activities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水浴びをする: to bathe in water, to splash in water
- 水浴び場: place for bathing, swimming spot
- 冷たい水浴び: cold water bath
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 行水: bathing using a tub of water — a traditional summer practice
- 水泳: swimming — organized swimming as exercise or sport
- 水遊び: water play — playing with water, especially children