Translation guide
The concept of removing water or liquid, either physically or metaphorically. In Japanese, different words are used depending on whether it's about plumbing, agriculture, medical contexts, or abstract flow.
The system or process of removing excess water from land, buildings, or pipes.
General term for drainage, draining water, or sewage. Used for systems, pipes, and the act of draining.
This area has poor drainage.
The drainage pipe is clogged.
Specifically refers to how well water drains from soil or ground. Common in gardening, agriculture, and sports fields.
This soil has good drainage.
I mixed in sand to improve drainage.
Refers to sewage or wastewater systems, often municipal. More about the contents than the process.
The sewage system is well-developed.
A culvert or underground drain. Technical term used in civil engineering.
Install a culvert under the road.
The removal of fluids from the body, such as from a wound or during surgery.
The gradual loss or outflow of something valuable, like money, talent, or energy.
排水 (haisui) is the general term for drainage systems and the act of draining water. 水はけ (mizuhake) specifically refers to the permeability of soil or ground. Use 水はけ when talking about gardening or sports fields.
If drainage is poor, roads flood.
This field has good drainage.
ドレナージ (dorenāji) is only used in medical settings. For household or civil engineering drainage, use 排水 or 水はけ.
The drainage system in this city is old.
Good drainage is essential for healthy plants.
ドレナージの量を確認してください。
Please check the amount of drainage.
Prevent the drainage of funds.
The depletion of resources is a concern.