noun

  1. backstroke (swimming).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
背泳ぎ せおよぎ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stature, height, back
せ ハイ そむ.く (6th, N3)
north
ホク きた ほっ (2nd, N5)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
swim
およ.ぐ エイ (3rd, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
eternity, long, lengthy
エイ なが.い え (5th, N2)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
water
みず スイ み (1st, N5)