Meaning and Usage
"断水" (だんすい) refers to a temporary interruption or cutoff of water supply, often due to maintenance, natural disasters, or emergencies. It is a common term used in daily life when discussing water supply issues.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "断水" in news reports about typhoons, earthquakes, or scheduled maintenance. It is important to prepare by storing water when a断水 is announced.
Collocations and Patterns
- 断水する: to have a water outage
- 断水が続く: the water outage continues
- 断水の知らせ: notice of water outage
- 断水期間: period of water outage
Register and Usage Notes
"断水" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is not a casual word but is commonly understood by all age groups.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "断水" with "停電" (ていでん, power outage). Remember that "断水" specifically refers to water supply interruption, not electricity.