水道
suidou
Translations
1.
water supply
2.
waterworks
Notes
In Japan, tap water is generally safe to drink, and the term '水道' is commonly used to refer to the water supply system or the tap water itself. It is a neutral term used in both casual and formal contexts.
Tags
#utilities
#infrastructure
#water
Examples
水道の水を飲むことができます。
Suidou no mizu o nomu koto ga dekimasu.
You can drink the tap water.
水道料金が上がった。
Suidou ryoukin ga agatta.
The water bill has increased.
水道工事が行われています。
Suidou kouji ga okonawareteimasu.
Waterworks construction is underway.