noun
The most common word for water, especially cool or cold water. Contrasts with 湯 (hot water).
See also: 湯 (ゆ)
冷たい水を一杯ください。
Please give me a glass of cold water.
Amniotic fluid is the liquid that protects the fetus.
noun
flood; floodwaters
Used in contexts of flooding or rising water, often in compounds like 大水 (big flood) or 水害 (flood damage).
大雨で川の水が溢れた。
The river flooded due to heavy rain.
noun
water offered to sumo wrestlers before a bout
Sumo term: water given to wrestlers just before a match, often from a previous winner for good luck.
See also: 力水
力士は土俵に上がる前に力水をつける。
The wrestler receives the ritual water before stepping into the ring.
noun
break in a prolonged sumo bout
Sumo term: a short rest period granted when a match has gone on too long, allowing wrestlers to catch their breath.
See also: 水入り
長い取組の末、水が入った。
After a long bout, a break was called.
Native Japanese word. The kanji 水 is a pictograph of flowing water.