淡水
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Noun referring to water that is not salty, such as from rivers, lakes, or rain. Used in contexts like drinking water or freshwater habitats. Example: 『淡水を飲む』 (tansui o nomu, 'to drink fresh water').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are on a hiking trip in the mountains. They stop by a stream to refill their water bottles and discuss water sources.
淡水
たんすい
fresh water
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fresh' lake with clear water. 'Fresh' sounds like 'fresh' in English, and 淡水 (tansui) is fresh water — think of a 'tan' (like sun-tanned) lake that's fresh and clean!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 淡水 (tansui, 'fresh water') is important for drinking, agriculture, and ecosystems. Many traditional Japanese gardens feature freshwater ponds and streams, highlighting the cultural appreciation for natural water sources.
Forms
Base: 淡水Noun referring to water that is not salty, such as from rivers, lakes, or rain. Used in contexts like drinking water or freshwater habitats. Example: 『淡水を飲む』 (tansui o nomu, 'to drink fresh water').