プール
pūru[pɯ̟ːɾɯ̟]
The Japanese word for pool is プール (pūru).
プール refers to a body of water.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [pūru].
Did you know?
- While プール means a swimming pool, the word ビリヤード is used for a billiards pool table, as the two meanings are not shared in Japanese.
- Public pools in Japan often have strict rules about showering thoroughly before entering the プール to maintain water hygiene.
- While English speakers might say they are 'going to the pool', Japanese speakers often use the verb 'to play' with プール to describe the activity of swimming for fun.
Examples in context
- プールがあるの？Do you have a pool?Tatoeba #11455486 by bunbuku, translation #8440358 by CK
- プールに行くんだ。We're going to the pool.Tatoeba #11252740 by small_snow, translation #2602958 by AlanF_US
- プール行きたくない。I don't want to go to the pool.Tatoeba #3528786 by tommy_san, translation #2594343 by Hybrid
- すみません、近くにプールはありますか？Excuse me, is there a pool nearby?
- プールに行きたい？Do you want to go to the pool?
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Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about a hotel.
- 蓮 Renこのホテルのプールは大きいですね。Kono hoteru no puuru wa ookii desu ne.This hotel's pool is large, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、とても綺麗です。Hai, totemo kirei desu.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- 蓮 Ren結衣さんは泳ぐのが好きですか？Yui-san wa oyogu no ga suki desu ka?Yui, do you like swimming?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry プール, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
