noun
water dispute; conflict over water rights
Refers to disputes over water distribution, especially in rural areas for irrigation of rice paddies during summer. Often used in historical or agricultural contexts.
See also: 水喧嘩
昔、この村では夏になると水争いが絶えなかった。
In the old days, water disputes never ceased in this village during summer.
水争いを防ぐために、水利組合が作られた。
An irrigation association was formed to prevent water disputes.