a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in lakes, rivers, and oceans, used for drinking and cleaning
People need clean water to drink and stay healthy.
人々は健康を保つために清潔な飲料水を必要とします。
a body of water, like a lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in the lake is very clear and blue.
湖の水はとても澄んでいて青いです。
the top part of a body of water
The sunlight sparkled on the water.
日光が水面できらきら輝いています。
the water in a specific lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in this river is safe to swim in.
この川の水は泳ぐのに安全です。
a part of the sea or ocean that belongs to a country
Ships must follow rules when in another country's water.
船舶は他国の水域にいる時は規則に従わなければなりません。
a difficult, dangerous, or new situation
Starting a new job can feel like entering unknown water.
新しい仕事を始めることは未知の水域に入るように感じられることがあります。
to give water to plants
You should water the plants every day to help them grow.
植物の成長を助けるために毎日水をやるべきです。
to have tears in your eyes
When I cut the onion, my eyes started to water.
玉ねぎを切った時、目に涙が浮かびました。
to produce saliva in your mouth
The smell of fresh bread made my mouth water.
新鮮なパンの香りでよだれが出ました。
to give an animal water to drink
Remember to water the dog after your walk.
散歩の後、犬に水をやるのを忘れないでください。
to supply land with water
The fields are watered by a nearby river.
畑は近くの川によって灌漑されています。
to add water to a drink, especially alcohol
Some people water their drinks to make them less strong.
アルコール度数を下げるために飲み物に水を加える人もいます。