(ちょすいそう)

ちょすいそう
noun
water tank; cistern; reservoir
1. water tank; cistern; water reservoir
A container or structure for storing water. Found on building rooftops, underground, or as standalone tanks for water supply, fire prevention, or emergency use.
貯水槽(ちょすいそう)清掃(せいそう)する。
To clean the water tank.
マンションの屋上(おくじょう)(おお)きな貯水槽(ちょすいそう)がある。
There is a large water tank on the rooftop of the apartment building.
地震(じしん)(そな)えて、地下(ちか)貯水槽(ちょすいそう)設置(せっち)する自治体(じちたい)()えている。
More municipalities are installing underground water tanks in preparation for earthquakes.

Composed of 貯水(ちょすい) (water storage) and (そう) (tank, vat). Japanese buildings commonly use rooftop 貯水槽(ちょすいそう) to maintain consistent water pressure.

By law, 貯水槽(ちょすいそう) in Japan must be cleaned and inspected regularly to ensure water quality.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 貯水槽(ちょすいそう)設置(せっち)する (to install a water tank)
  • 貯水槽(ちょすいそう)清掃(せいそう) (water tank cleaning)
  • 貯水槽(ちょすいそう)点検(てんけん) (water tank inspection)
  • 受水槽(じゅすいそう) (receiving water tank, related term)