noun
water utilization; water supply; irrigation
Refers to the use, management, and supply of water for human needs, including irrigation, drinking water, and industrial use.
この地域は水利が整っていて、農業が盛んだ。
This area has well-developed water supply systems, so agriculture thrives.
ダムは水利と発電の両方に利
The dam is used for both water utilization and power generation.
noun
water transportation; navigability
Concerns the use of waterways for transport and the condition of a river or channel being navigable.
その川は水利が悪く、船が通れない。
That river has poor navigability, so boats cannot pass.
運河の水利を改善する工事が行われている。
Work is underway to improve the water transportation capacity of the canal.