(すいどう)

すいどう
noun
water supply, tap
1. water supply, tap water
The system that provides water to buildings, or the water from it.
水道(すいどう)(みず)()めます
You can drink the tap water.
Japan has safe tap water
The water supply was cut off due to the earthquake.
It cost money to install the water supply.
2. faucet, tap
The fixture from which water flows.
水道(すいどう)()めてください
Please turn off the tap.
水道(すいどう)から(みず)()ません
No water is coming out of the tap.
Please turn off the faucet.
水道(すいどう)(こお)った
The water pipes froze.
水道(すいどう)(みず)(つめ)たい
The tap water is cold.

Etymology

水道(すいどう) combines (すい) (water) + (どう) (way/path), literally "water way."

Compounds

Cultural note

Japan is known for having safe, drinkable tap water throughout the country. 水道(すいどう)(みず)()めます (tap water is drinkable) is commonly stated to reassure visitors.