浮き輪

うきわ
Alternative writings: 浮輪, 浮環
Frequency:
1

A ring-shaped inflatable flotation device used for swimming or water play; can also refer to life buoys or swim rings.

Noun

Examples

海に行く前に浮き輪に空気を入れておこう。

Let's inflate the swim ring before we go to the sea.

子どもは浮き輪があると安心してプールで遊べる。

Children can play in the pool more safely with a swim ring.

古い浮き輪が日光で劣化して穴が開いてしまった。

The old swim ring deteriorated in the sun and developed a hole.

小型の浮き輪は遊び用、大型のものは救命用として使われることがある。

Small swim rings are for play, while larger ones are sometimes used as lifesaving devices.

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