1.
flood, inundation
An overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain, river overflow, or dam failure.
大雨で川が氾濫し、洪水が起きた。
Heavy rain caused the river to overflow, resulting in a flood.
洪水で多くの家が浸水した。
Many houses were flooded due to the flood.
洪水被害を防ぐため堤防が作られた。
A levee was built to prevent flood damage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 洪水が起きる (a flood occurs)
- 洪水被害 (flood damage)
- 洪水警報 (flood warning)
- 洪水に見舞われる (to be hit by a flood)
RELATED TERMS:
- 氾濫 (overflow, flooding)
- 浸水 (inundation, water damage)
- 堤防 (embankment, levee)
- 大雨 (heavy rain)
Related Words
Related:
津波 (tsunami)