止し水すい

noun

still water; stagnant water

Refers to water that is not flowing, often in a pond, pool, or container. Can imply stagnation.

• 池いけの止し水すいに月つきが映うつっていた。

  The moon was reflected in the still water of the pond.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

stopping water flow; water stoppage

The act or state of stopping the flow of water, often used in technical or engineering contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する.

• 工こう事じのため、明日あしたは終しゅう日じつ止し水すいします。

  Due to construction, water will be shut off all day tomorrow.