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[ひら()·およ()·]
hiraoyogi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 平泳ぎ

noun
  1. breaststroke (swimming)

Definition and Synonyms for 平泳ぎ

Breaststroke a swimming stroke
Synonyms: ブレストストローク, 平泳ぎ
Breaststroke swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while kicking with the leg
Synonyms: 平泳ぎ
Breaststroke the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick
Synonyms: ブレストストローク, 平泳ぎ

Meanings for each kanji in 平泳ぎ

» even; flat; peace
» swim

Categories 平泳ぎ is a member of

Swimming Stroke a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
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Swim travel through water
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 平泳ぎ

Sample Sentences for 平泳ぎ

I can swim on my front but not on my back.
He tied the world record for the hundred-meter breast-stroke.

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