also: にあうおーたー
noun
near water; soft drink with minimal flavoring
Wasei-eigo term for a lightly flavored soft drink, often clear and low-calorie, resembling water with a hint of flavor. Common in Japanese beverage marketing.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from near water
最近、カロリーが気になるので、ジュースの代わりにニアウォーターを飲んでいます。
Lately, I've been drinking near water instead of juice because I'm concerned about calories.
コンビニでいろんなフレーバーのニアウォーターが売られている。
Various flavors of near water are sold at convenience stores.
Similar concept, but フレーバーウォーター often implies a more noticeable flavor, while ニアウォーター emphasizes being close to plain water.
Carbonated water; ニアウォーター is usually still and lightly flavored, not necessarily carbonated.
Wasei-eigo from English 'near water', referring to a beverage that is almost like water but with a slight flavor.