Translation guide
An aqueduct is a structure built to carry water from one place to another, often over long distances. In Japanese, the translation depends on the type and context: modern water supply systems, ancient Roman-style arched bridges, or general water channels.
Refers to a large-scale conduit for transporting water, typically for municipal or agricultural use.
General term for a waterway or water channel, including artificial canals and conduits. Suitable for most modern contexts.
This aqueduct carries water from the dam to the town.
Specifically a conduit or headrace channel for leading water, often used in engineering contexts.
A new aqueduct was constructed.
Irrigation canal or water supply channel, often for agricultural use.
Specifically an aqueduct bridge, a structure that carries a water channel over a valley or river. Often used for historical Roman-style aqueducts.
Refers to the iconic multi-arched stone structures built by Romans to carry water across valleys.
Refers to a small canal or duct in the body, such as the cerebral aqueduct.
Used in anatomical terms like 'cerebral aqueduct' (中脳水道).
The cerebral aqueduct is a passage for cerebrospinal fluid.
水路 (suiro) is a broad term for any artificial water channel, including underground pipes and open canals. 水道橋 (suidōkyō) specifically refers to an aqueduct bridge, especially the ancient arched type. Use 水路 for modern infrastructure and 水道橋 for historical monuments.
This aqueduct runs underground.
The aqueduct bridge carries water across the valley.
The direct loanword アクアダクト (akuadakuto) is rarely used and may not be understood. Stick to the Japanese terms above.
The Romans built many aqueducts throughout their empire.
The aqueduct supplies water to the entire city.
Farmers draw water from the aqueduct.
The Roman aqueducts are famous tourist attractions.
The Roman aqueducts were built 2000 years ago.