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水道

Water Supply


Meaning

Water Supply, Water Service, Waterworks, Aqueduct, Conduit, Water Line

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A water road carries your water supply. In the old days, these were called aqueducts.


Reading

すいどう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 水道の水

    tap water

    水道のホース

    water supply hose

    水道のメーター

    water meter

  • 水道をつかう

    to use the water supply

    水道を止める

    to turn off the water supply

    水道を引く

    to lay a water line

  • 水道メーター

    water meter

    水道水

    tap water

    水道代

    water bill

  • 水道ができる

    a water line is completed

    水道が止まる

    the water supply stops

    水道がある

    there is a water line

Context Sentences

一日も早く水道を直したいんです。

I want to fix the water supply as soon as possible.

この辺の水道の水は、人が口にして平気ですか?

Is it okay for people to drink the tap water in this area?

プールの中の水は、水道の水と雨水が大体半分半分です。

The water in the pool is about half tap water and half rainwater.


Kanji Composition