豊ほう水すい

noun

high water; abundance of water

Refers to a state of plentiful water, often in rivers, reservoirs, or natural water supply. Not an everyday conversational word; more common in technical, agricultural, or literary contexts.

• 今年ことしは雪ゆき解どけが多おおく、河か川せんは豊ほう水すいだ。

  This year there is a lot of snowmelt, and the rivers are at high water.

• 豊ほう水すい期きには水すい力りょく発はつ電でんが増ふえる。

  During the high-water season, hydroelectric power generation increases.

noun

Hosui pear (cultivar of nashi)

A specific cultivar of Japanese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia). Known for its juiciness and sweetness. The name 豊水 literally means 'abundant water', reflecting the fruit's high water content.

See also: 梨 (なし)

• 豊ほう水すいは果か汁じゅうが多おおくて甘あまい梨なしです。

  Hosui is a pear with lots of juice and sweetness.

• この時じ期きは豊ほう水すいが一いち番ばんおいしい。

  Hosui pears are most delicious at this time of year.