Translation guide
A device that measures water usage, typically installed in homes or buildings. In Japanese, the most common term is 水道メーター, but other expressions exist depending on context.
The device that measures water consumption in a household or building.
The most common and widely understood term for a water meter. Used in everyday conversation and official contexts.
水道メーターの検針がありました。
The water meter was read.
新しい水道メーターに交換してもらった。
I had the water meter replaced with a new one.
A more technical term, often used in engineering or industrial contexts. Literally 'water volume meter'.
A formal or legal term sometimes used in official documents or by water utilities. Less common in daily speech.
量水器の設置基準について教えてください。
Please tell me about the installation standards for water meters.
In this factory, we regularly inspect the water meters.