Translation guide
A container for storing water, ranging from household tanks to industrial reservoirs. Japanese distinguishes by size, purpose, and location.
A tank that holds water, typically for household or building use.
General term for a water tank, often used for aquariums or smaller tanks. Can also refer to larger tanks in context.
There is a water tank on the rooftop.
Specifically a storage tank for water, emphasizing the function of storing water. Common for household or emergency water storage.
We installed a water storage tank in case of disaster.
A receiving water tank, typically in buildings, that receives water from the main supply before distribution.
This building sends water from the receiving tank to each floor.
A large-scale water tank, often for municipal supply, industrial use, or agriculture.
A reservoir or large storage pond, often outdoors and for public water supply.
This town's water comes from a reservoir in the mountains.
A distribution reservoir or tank that supplies water to a network, often elevated.
Loanword 'tank', used for various containers including water tanks, but often needs context to specify water.
A tank specifically for keeping fish or aquatic life.
The tank on a toilet that holds water for flushing.
The water level in the distribution reservoir is dropping.
Water is stored in the factory's large tank.
Loanword 'aquarium', often used for decorative or hobbyist tanks.
He enjoys a large aquarium at home.