noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
landing; unloading (from a ship)
Refers to bringing goods, especially fish, ashore from a vessel. Often used in fishing and logistics contexts.
See also: 陸揚げ
漁港で今朝の水揚げが行われた。
This morning's landing took place at the fishing port.
船からコンテナを水揚げする作業は重労働だ。
Unloading containers from the ship is heavy labor.
noun
The amount of fish caught and brought to port; can also refer to the monetary value of that catch.
See also: 漁獲量
今年のサンマの水揚げは去年より少ない。
This year's saury catch is smaller than last year's.
noun
Used for a store's total sales or revenue, similar to 売上高 but somewhat less formal.
See also: 売上高
新店舗の初日の水揚げは予想を上回った。
The new store's first-day sales exceeded expectations.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Historical term for a geisha's first sexual experience, often in the context of her coming of age or debut. Rare and domain-specific.
昔の花柳界では、水揚げは芸妓にとって重要な節目だった。
In the old pleasure quarters, defloration was an important milestone for a geisha.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
preservation (of cut flowers, in ikebana)
Technical term in ikebana for treating cut flowers to extend their life, such as cutting stems underwater or using special solutions.
生け花では、花の水揚げをしっかり行うことが大切だ。
In ikebana, it is important to properly preserve the cut flowers.