noun
well with good-tasting water
Rare literary term for a well whose water is sweet or pleasant to drink. Not used in everyday conversation.
古い文献に「甘井」という言葉が出てくる。
The word 甘井 appears in old documents.
甘井の水は旅人に喜ばれたという。
It is said that the water from a sweet well delighted travelers.