English–Japanese

“underwater” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisuichū

Example

魚は水中で泳ぎます。sakana wa sui chū de oyo gi ma su

Fish swim underwater.

Illustration for 水中 (underwater)

How to say “underwater” in Japanese

“Underwater” in Japanese is 水中 (suichū).

Describes the space within water or the state of being in it.

Full entry for 水中: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 水中

水中で写真を撮るのは難しいです。sui chū de sha shin o to ru no wa muzuka shi i de su

Taking pictures underwater is difficult.

Tips for using 水中

  • In English, underwater can modify a noun, as in underwater photography, or describe an action, as in working underwater.

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