A clear liquid that is essential for all living things. It is used for drinking, cooking, and washing.
(みず)水素原子 2: 酸素原子1 の割合で化合した物質の集まり。外枠に従って形を変え、高い所から低い所に流れる性質をもつ液体の代表。.
Uncountable noun. Do not say 'a water'. Say 'some water', 'a glass of water', 'a bottle of water'. Common collocations: tap water, mineral water, sparkling water, still water, hot water.
In English-speaking countries, tap water is generally safe to drink. Asking for 'still' or 'sparkling' (fizzy) water is common in restaurants. The phrase 'water under the bridge' means past events that should be forgotten.
Example Sentences
"The man drinks from a bottle of water."
🇯🇵 "男性は水のボトルから飲む。(Dansei wa mizu no botoru kara nomu.)"
"The dog runs through the water."
🇯🇵 "犬が水の中を走り抜ける。(Inu ga mizu no naka o hashirinukeru.)"