Japanese word

水温

Pronunciation

Romajisuion

Meaning

  • nounwater temperature

Example

夏は水温が上がります。natsu wa sui on ga a ga ri ma su

In summer, the water temperature rises.

Illustration for 水温 (water temperature)

More examples

急に水温が下がると、魚が弱ってしまいます。kyū ni sui on ga sa ga ru to sakana ga yowa tte shi ma i ma su

If the water temperature drops suddenly, the fish may become weak.

Core concept

Describes how warm or cold water is at a given time or place.

Common phrases

  • 水温が下がるsui on ga sa ga ru

    the water temperature falls

  • 水温を確認するsui on o kaku nin su ru

    check the water temperature

  • 水温を保つsui on o tamo tsu

    maintain the water temperature

Definition in Japanese

水の温かさや冷たさを示す度合い。mizu no atata ka sa ya tsume ta sa o shime su do a i

Word origin

水温 (suion, "water temperature") combines 水 (sui, "water") and 温 (on, "warmth or temperature") to form a Sino-Japanese term for the temperature of water.

Usage tips

  • Water temperature is often reported separately from air temperature in swimming and weather information because the two measurements can differ greatly.

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