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reservoir; water storage pond
An artificial body of water created to store water for drinking, irrigation, or industrial use. May refer to large outdoor reservoirs or smaller storage facilities.
この貯水池は市の水道を支えている。
This reservoir supports the city's water supply.
雨が少ないので貯水池の水位が下がっている。
The water level in the reservoir has dropped due to the lack of rain.
新しい貯水池の建設計画が住民説明会で発表された。
Plans for building a new reservoir were announced at a residents' meeting.
USAGE:
A technical but commonly encountered word in news about water supply, drought, and infrastructure. Often mentioned in weather reports during dry seasons.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 貯水池の水位 (reservoir water level)
- 貯水池の容量 (reservoir capacity)
- 貯水池を整備する (to maintain a reservoir)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ダム: dam — the structure itself that creates a reservoir
- 溜め池: irrigation pond — a smaller, traditional pond for agricultural water storage