Japanese dictionary
How to say "water" in Japanese
水みず · mizu
"Water" in Japanese is 水 (mizu), but it only means cold or room-temperature water. Hot water is お湯 (oyu).
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Ways to say "water" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 水みず · mizu | Water (cold or room temperature). |
| お湯おゆ · oyu | Hot water. |
| お冷おひや · ohiya | Cold water (at restaurants). |
How to use it
Restaurants in Japan serve free water, often called お冷 (ohiya).
Tap water in Japan is safe to drink: 水道水 (suidōsui).
Example sentences
- 水をください。Mizu o kudasai.Water, please.
- お湯を沸かしてください。Oyu o wakashite kudasai.Please boil some water.
- お冷をもう一杯お願いします。Ohiya o mō ippai onegai shimasu.Another glass of water, please.
- 日本の水道水は飲めますか。Nihon no suidōsui wa nomemasu ka.Can you drink tap water in Japan?
- 暑い日は水をたくさん飲んでください。Atsui hi wa mizu o takusan nonde kudasai.Drink plenty of water on hot days.
- お湯が出ません。Oyu ga demasen.There's no hot water.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Does 水 mean hot water?
No. 水 (mizu) is cold or room-temperature water. Hot water is お湯 (oyu).
Is tap water safe to drink in Japan?
Yes. Tap water in Japan is generally safe to drink.
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