The Japanese word for water is mizu and oyu. Mizu is specifically used for referring to cold water and oyu is hot water.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Water みず | Mizu | 水 | |
| Warm water おゆ | Oyu | お湯 | |
| Boiling water ふっとうしたおゆ | Futtō shita oyu | 沸騰したお湯 | |
| Tap water すいどうみず | Suidō mizu | 水道水 | |
| Bottled water ボトルウォーター | Botoruu ōtā | None | |
| Mineral water ミネラルウォーター | Mineraruu ōtā | None |
Interesting facts about water in Japan
Japan has an abundance of rainfall and thus has more than enough water resources compared to the global standard. Also, the tap water in Japan is of high quality and perfectly safe to drink.