吸水(きゅうすい)

きゅうすい
noun
water absorption
1. water absorption; absorbing water
The process of absorbing or soaking up water. Used for materials, products, and natural processes.
このタオルは吸水(きゅうすい)力(りょく)が高(たか)い。
This towel has high water absorption.
吸水(きゅうすい)シートを床(ゆか)に敷(し)いた。
I laid an absorbent sheet on the floor.
乾燥(かんそう)した土(つち)は吸水(きゅうすい)性(せい)が悪(わる)く、水(みず)がすぐに流(なが)れてしまう。
Dry soil has poor water absorption, and water runs off quickly.

Usage

Commonly used as a modifier in compound expressions describing the water-absorbing properties of materials and products.

Note: Not to be confused with the homophone 給水(きゅうすい) (water supply), which refers to providing or delivering water rather than absorbing it.

Common collocations

  • 吸水(きゅうすい)力(りょく) (water absorption capacity)
  • 吸水(きゅうすい)性(せい) (absorbency)
  • 吸水(きゅうすい)タオル (absorbent towel)
  • 吸水(きゅうすい)シート (absorbent sheet)
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Added 2026.3.19 17:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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