貯水槽(ちょすいそう)

ちょすいそう
noun
water tank; cistern; reservoir
technicalbuilding
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)を清掃(せいそう)する。
To clean the water tank.
マンションの屋上(おくじょう)に大(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)に備(そな)えて、地下(ちか)に貯水槽(ちょすいそう)を設置(せっち)する自治体(じちたい)が増(ふ)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 槽(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.

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Compare: 受水槽 (water receiving tank)
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Added 2026.3.7 20:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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