水みずをやる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

water (a plant)

A common expression for giving water to plants, flowers, or crops. The verb やる here means 'to give' in a casual, often nurturing sense.

• 毎まい朝あさ、庭にわの花はなに水みずをやる。

  I water the garden flowers every morning.

• 鉢はち植うえの土つちが乾かわいたら、水みずをやってください。

  When the soil of the potted plant dries out, please water it.