English–Japanese
“fresh water” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitansui
Example
川や湖には淡水があります。kawa ya mizuumi ni wa tan sui ga a ri ma su
There is fresh water in rivers and lakes.
How to say “fresh water” in Japanese
“Fresh water” in Japanese is 淡水 (tansui).
Refers to non-salty water found in places such as rivers, lakes, and underground sources.
Example sentences with 淡水
海水を淡水に変える技術が研究されています。kai sui o tan sui ni ka e ru gi jutsu ga ken kyū sa re te i ma su
Technology for turning seawater into fresh water is being studied.
Tips for using 淡水
- Freshwater ecosystems include rivers and lakes, so the word freshwater often appears in English terms about plants and animals living in those environments.