Translation guide
The supply of water to land or crops, typically via channels, pipes, or sprinklers.
irrigation (agriculture)
irrigation (medical)
The general concept of supplying water to crops or farmland.
The standard technical and general term for irrigation in agriculture.
Irrigation is essential for agriculture in this region.
Literally 'to draw water', commonly used for channeling water to fields.
General term for watering plants, often used for gardens or potted plants rather than large-scale farming.
A more technical term for irrigation, often used in agricultural or horticultural contexts.
The physical infrastructure used for irrigation.
Flushing a wound or body cavity with fluid for cleaning or treatment.
灌漑 (かんがい) is the formal term for large-scale agricultural irrigation. 水やり (みずやり) is casual and used for watering plants in daily life, like in a garden or for houseplants.
In medical settings, use 洗浄 (せんじょう) for irrigation of wounds or body cavities. 灌漑 is only for agriculture.
Irrigation is necessary in dry areas.
The doctor irrigated the wound.
We are drawing water from the river to the rice paddies.
朝、庭の植物に水やりをします。
I water the garden plants in the morning.
潅水システムを導入しました。
We installed an irrigation system.
We cleaned the irrigation canal.
Sprinkler system, often used for lawns or golf courses.
Water the lawn with a sprinkler.
便秘の治療に浣腸が使われる。
Enemas are used to treat constipation.