Translation guide
A container for storing water, ranging from household tanks to industrial reservoirs. Japanese distinguishes by size, purpose, and location.
A tank that holds water, typically for household or building use.
General term for a water tank, often used for aquariums or smaller tanks. Can also refer to larger tanks in context.
屋上に水槽がある。
There is a water tank on the rooftop.
Specifically a storage tank for water, emphasizing the function of storing water. Common for household or emergency water storage.
災害に備えて貯水タンクを設置した。
We installed a water storage tank in case of disaster.
A receiving water tank, typically in buildings, that receives water from the main supply before distribution.
このビルは受水槽から各階に水を送っている。
This building sends water from the receiving tank to each floor.
A large-scale water tank, often for municipal supply, industrial use, or agriculture.
A reservoir or large storage pond, often outdoors and for public water supply.
この町の水は山の貯水池から来ている。
This town's water comes from a reservoir in the mountains.
A distribution reservoir or tank that supplies water to a network, often elevated.
配水池の水位が下がっている。
The water level in the distribution reservoir is dropping.
Loanword 'tank', used for various containers including water tanks, but often needs context to specify water.
A tank specifically for keeping fish or aquatic life.
The standard word for an aquarium or fish tank. Same as general water tank, but context clarifies.
熱帯魚の水槽を掃除した。
I cleaned the tropical fish tank.
The tank on a toilet that holds water for flushing.
In context of toilets, 'tank' refers to the flush tank. Often used with 'トイレの' (toilet's).
トイレのタンクが壊れた。
The toilet tank broke.
Literally 'water tank', can be used for toilet tanks but less common than just 'タンク'.
水タンクの水が止まらない。
The water in the tank won't stop running.
Water is stored in the factory's large tank.
Loanword 'aquarium', often used for decorative or hobbyist tanks.
彼は自宅で大きなアクアリウムを楽しんでいる。
He enjoys a large aquarium at home.