上水道(じょうすいどう)

じょうすいどう
noun
water supply system; waterworks
building
1. water supply system; waterworks
The infrastructure and piping system that delivers clean drinking water to homes and buildings. Contrasts with 下水道 (sewage system).
この地域(ちいき)は上水道(じょうすいどう)が整備(せいび)されている。
This area has a well-developed water supply system.
上水道(じょうすいどう)の工事(こうじ)で一時的(いちじてき)に水(みず)が止(と)まった。
The water was temporarily shut off due to water main construction.
日本(にほん)の上水道(じょうすいどう)の水(みず)はそのまま飲(の)むことができる。
The tap water from Japan's water supply system is safe to drink as is.

Usage

Refers to the municipal water supply infrastructure. Used in discussions of public utilities, infrastructure, and living conditions.

Common collocations

  • 上水道(じょうすいどう)の整備(せいび) (development of water supply)
  • 上水道(じょうすいどう)料金(りょうきん) (water supply charges)
  • 上下水道(じょうげすいどう) (water and sewage systems)

Similar words

Related Words

Antonym: 下水道(げすいどう) (sewer system)
Related: 水道(すいどう) (water supply (general))
Compare: 下水(げすい) (sewage, drainage)
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Added 2026.3.14 11:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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