水浴(みずあ)び

みずあび
noun
bathing in water; splashing in water
daily-life
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(こ)どもたちが水浴(みずあ)びをしている。
The children are splashing around in the water.
暑(あつ)い日(ひ)に庭(にわ)で水浴(みずあ)びをした。
I splashed water on myself in the garden on a hot day.
小鳥(ことり)が水(みず)たまりで気持(きも)ちよさそうに水浴(みずあ)びをしていた。
A small bird was happily bathing in a puddle.

Composed of 水(みず) (water) + 浴(あ)び (bathing), from the verb 浴(あ)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(みずあ)びをする: to bathe in water, to splash in water
  • 水浴(みずあ)び場(ば): place for bathing, swimming spot
  • 冷(つめ)たい水浴(みずあ)び: cold water bath

Similar words

  • 行水(ぎょうずい): bathing using a tub of water — a traditional summer practice
  • 水泳(すいえい): swimming — organized swimming as exercise or sport
  • 水遊(みずあそ)び: water play — playing with water, especially children

Related Words

Compare: 水泳(すいえい) (swimming)
Compare: 水遊(みずあそ)び (water play)
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