Translation and Meaning of: 水 - mizu

The Japanese word 「水」, read as "mizu" in romaji, means "water". This word is fundamental in the Japanese language and also holds essential meaning in various cultures around the world due to the vital importance of water. In terms of writing, 「水」 is a kanji composed of three strokes. The etymology of the character dates back to ancient pictograms that represented streams of water or flows, reflecting the fluid and vital nature of the element.

In ancient Japanese, the word for water was used in various situations and contexts, from everyday aspects to religious and cultural ceremonies. For example, in the tea ceremony, the quality of the water is crucial for the taste of the tea. Additionally, water is a central element in many local festivals, where its symbolic purification is used to bless and protect communities.

In addition to everyday use, the word 「水」 appears in many compounds and Japanese expressions, illustrating the diversity of its use. Some examples include 「水族館」 (suizokukan), which means aquarium, and 「水道」 (suidou), which refers to the supply of water or plumbing system. This multifaceted use of the term demonstrates its linguistic and cultural importance in Japan.

Variations and Cultural Meaning

In Japan, water is often associated with purity, rebirth, and purification. This symbolism is evident in practices such as "misogi," a purification ritual that involves immersion in water. It is also common in Japanese philosophy to associate water with qualities such as adaptability and resilience, due to its ability to change form and overcome obstacles. This spiritual and philosophical understanding of water can be seen in works of Japanese literature and art, where the ephemeral and transformative nature of water is celebrated.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• みず (Mizu) - Water
• 水分 (Suibun) - conteúdo de água
• 水源 (Suigen) - Water source
• 水路 (Suiro) - Water canal
• 水面 (Suimen) - Water surface
• 水溜り (Mizutamari) - Water pool (water accumulation)
• 水滴 (Suiteki) - Water Drop
• 水蒸気 (Suijōki) - Water vapor
• 水道 (Suidō) - Water supply system
• 水泳 (Suiei) - Swimming (in water)
• 水曜日 (Suiyoubi) - Wednesday (literally "water day")
• 水辺 (Mizube) - Water's edge
• 水田 (Suiden) - Rice field (irrigated with water)
• 水鳥 (Mizudori) - Waterbird
• 水晶 (Suishō) - Water crystal (or crystal, referring to its transparency)

水

Romaji: mizu
Kana: みず
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: water

Meaning in English: water

Definition: A liquid that has no taste or odor, is colorless, and consists mainly of oxygen and hydrogen.

Example Sentences - (水) mizu

See below some example sentences:

降水量が多い日は傘を持って出かけましょう。

Kousuiryou ga ooi hi wa kasa wo motte dekakemashou

Go out with an umbrella on days when there is a lot of rainfall.

• 降水量 - amount of rain
• が - subject particle
• 多い - very
• 日 - day
• は - Topic particle
• 傘 - umbrella
• を - object particle
• 持って - load
• 出かけましょう - let's go out

水蒸気が部屋に充満している。

Suijouki ga heya ni juuman shite iru

Steam is filling the room.

Water vapor is filled in the room.

• 水蒸気 - Water vapor
• が - subject particle
• 部屋 - quarto, living room, room
• に - Location particle
• 充満している - to be full, to be filled

潜水はとても楽しいです。

Sensui wa totemo tanoshii desu

Diving is very pleasant.

Diving is a lot of fun.

• 潜水 (せんすい) - dive
• は - Topic particle
• とても - very
• 楽しい (たのしい) - Fun, pleasant
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

浮力は水中で物体が浮く力です。

Furyoku wa suichuu de buttai ga fuku chikara desu

Buoyancy is the force that makes objects float in water.

Buoyancy is the power of the object floating underwater.

• 浮力 - buoyancy force
• は - Topic particle
• 水中 - in water
• で - Location particle
• 物体 - object
• が - subject particle
• 浮く - to float
• 力 - strength
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

淡水は台湾の北部にある美しい港町です。

Dansui wa Taiwan no hokubu ni aru utsukushii koumachi desu

Danshui is a beautiful port city located in the northern part of Taiwan.

Tamami is a beautiful port city in the northern part of Taiwan.

• 淡水 - Name of the city of Tamsui
• は - Topic particle
• 台湾 - Taiwan
• の - Possessive particle
• 北部 - Region norte
• に - Location particle
• ある - Verb "to be" in the present
• 美しい - Adjective "beautiful"
• 港町 - harbor
• です - Verb "to be" in the present

水を汲んでください。

Mizu wo kunde kudasai

Please get water.

Please draw water.

• 水 - water
• を - object particle
• 汲んで - verb "suck" in the imperative
• ください - verb "dar" in the imperative

水が漏れる。

Mizu ga moreru

The water is leaking.

Water leak.

• 水 - means "water" in Japanese.
• が - is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "water".
• 漏れる - is a verb that means "to leak" or "to flow".

水が漏る。

Mizu ga moru

The water is leaking.

Water leaks.

• 水 - "水" significa "água" em japonês.
• が - Subject particle in Japanese.
• 漏る - The verb that means "to leak" or "to flow" in Japanese is 漏れる (もれる, moreru).

水源は大切な自然資源です。

Suigen wa taisetsu na shizen shigen desu

The water source is an important natural resource.

The water source is an important natural resource.

• 水源 (suigen) - Water source
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
• 大切 (taisetsu) - important, valuable
• な (na) - particle that modifies the previous adjective
• 自然 (shizen) - nature
• 資源 (shigen) - resource
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

水滴が窓を滑り落ちた。

Mizushizuku ga mado wo suberi ochita

A drop of water ran down the window.

Drops of water slithered down the window.

• 水滴 - Drop of water
• が - subject particle
• 窓 - window
• を - direct object particle
• 滑り落ちた - slipped and fell