1.
drinking water; potable water
Water that is safe for human consumption. Used in official, public health, and emergency contexts.
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)
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水道水 (tap water)
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上水 (water supply)
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水質 (water quality)
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ドリンク (drink)