湧き水
wakimizu
湧き水 (wakimizu) is the Japanese phrase for spring water.
The term refers to water that comes naturally from an underground source to the surface of the earth.
Which one should you use?
While 湧き水 is the standard way to describe the substance, 湧水 (yūsui) is a more technical or formal way to say 'spring water', often used in official or scientific contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
wakimizu
Did you know?
- Japanese has a specific term 名水 (meisui) for 'celebrated waters', referring to springs famous for their purity or taste, which are often officially designated by local governments.
- The verb 湧く (waku) used in 湧き水 also describes the feeling of a strong emotion or an appetite 'springing up' or 'welling up' inside a person.
- In Japan, the phrase 湧き水 is often associated with 'power spots' or spiritual sites where water is believed to possess purifying properties.
Examples in context
- この山の湧き水はとても美味しいです。Kono yama no wakimizu wa totemo oishii desu.The spring water from this mountain is very delicious.
- 湧き水を使ってお茶を淹れました。Wakimizu o tsukatte ocha o iremashita.I made tea using spring water.
- 湧き水が湧き出る場所を探しています。Wakimizu ga wakideru basho o sagashite imasu.I am looking for a place where spring water flows out.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are hiking in a forest.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこに湧き水がありますよ。Asoko ni wakimizu ga arimasu yo.There is spring water over there.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当ですね、冷たくて気持ちいいです。Hontou desu ne, tsumetakute kimochi ii desu.You're right, it's cold and feels refreshing.
- 美咲 Misaki少し飲んでみますか？Sukoshi nonde mimasu ka?Would you like to try drinking some?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、美咲さん。いただきます。Hai, Misaki-san. Itadakimasu.Yes, Misaki. Thank you.
