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surface of the water
The surface layer of a body of water, often used in literary or poetic contexts.
水面が光っている。
The water's surface is shining.
風で水面が揺れた。
The water's surface rippled in the wind.
月が水面に映って美しかった。
The moon reflected on the water's surface and it was beautiful.
READING DISTINCTION:
- 水面: poetic/literary reading
- 水面: technical/common reading
The reading みなも is used primarily in literary contexts, poetry, and when emphasizing the visual beauty of water. The more common reading すいめん is used in everyday speech and technical contexts.