Basic Meaning
"水" (みず) means "water" in Japanese. It is one of the most common and essential nouns, used in everyday conversation.
Common Uses
You will often hear "水" when talking about drinking water, water temperature, or requesting water at restaurants or homes.
Collocations and Patterns
- 水を飲む (みずをのむ): to drink water
- 水をください (みずをください): please give me water (common polite request)
- 冷たい水 (つめたいみず): cold water
Usage Notes
"水" is a neutral noun and can be used in both casual and polite contexts. When requesting water politely, use "水をください". Avoid confusing "水" with other liquids like "お茶" (tea) or "ジュース" (juice).
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes forget to use the particle "を" after "水" when making requests or describing actions. Remember: "水を飲む" not just "水飲む."