also: じゅすい
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
suicide by drowning; drowning oneself
Refers to the act of intentionally drowning oneself. Often used in news reports or literary contexts. The reading じゅすい is specific to this meaning.
彼は入水自殺を図った。
He attempted suicide by drowning.
その女性は海に入水した。
The woman drowned herself in the sea.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
entering the water; hitting the water
Only with reading にゅうすい
General term for entering a body of water, such as a pool, river, or sea. Not necessarily suicidal. Used in sports or everyday contexts. Only read as にゅうすい.
選手たちはプールに入水した。
The athletes entered the pool.
入水の瞬間、水しぶきが上がった。
At the moment of hitting the water, a splash went up.