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drinking water; potable water
Water that is safe for human consumption. Used in official, public health, and emergency contexts.
飲料水を確保してください。
Please secure drinking water.
この水は飲料水として使えますか。
Can this water be used as drinking water?
災害に備えて、家族一人あたり三日分の飲料水を備蓄しておくことが推奨されている。
It is recommended to stockpile three days' worth of drinking water per family member in preparation for disasters.
USAGE:
飲料水 is a formal compound of 飲料 (beverage) and 水 (water). It is used on signs, in official documents, and in disaster preparedness contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 飲料水を確保する (to secure drinking water)
- 飲料水の備蓄 (stockpile of drinking water)
- 飲料水として利用する (to use as drinking water)
- 安全な飲料水 (safe drinking water)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 飲料水: drinking water (formal, official)
- 飲み水: drinking water (everyday, casual)
- 水道水: tap water (from the water supply system)