地下水
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Base noun form. Composed of 『地下』 (chika, 'underground') + 『水』 (sui, 'water'). Used to refer to water found beneath the earth's surface.
Theme
Two environmental science students, Ken and User, are discussing water resources for a class project in a campus library.
地下水
ちかすい
underground water
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of 'chika' (地下) as 'cheeky ground' — water hiding underground like a cheeky secret! '地下水' (chikasui, 'underground water') is water under the ground.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『地下水』 (chikasui, 'underground water') is important for agriculture and drinking water sources. It's often referenced in environmental discussions and traditional well systems, such as in rural areas where natural springs are used.
Forms
Base: 地下水Base noun form. Composed of 『地下』 (chika, 'underground') + 『水』 (sui, 'water'). Used to refer to water found beneath the earth's surface.