飲料水(いんりょうすい)

いんりょうすい
noun
drinking water
formaldaily-lifefood
1. drinking water; potable water
Water that is safe for human consumption. Used in official, public health, and emergency contexts.
飲料水(いんりょうすい)を確保(かくほ)してください。
Please secure drinking water.
この水(みず)は飲料水(いんりょうすい)として使(つか)えますか。
Can this water be used as drinking water?
It is recommended to stockpile three days' worth of drinking water per family member in preparation for disasters.

Usage

飲料水(いんりょうすい) is a formal compound of 飲料(いんりょう) (beverage) and 水(すい) (water). It is used on signs, in official documents, and in disaster preparedness contexts.

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