水位
Meanings
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water level
Refers to the height of a water surface, especially in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or tanks. Common in weather reports, flood warnings, and engineering contexts.
The river's water level rose rapidly due to heavy rain.
The water level of the dam has been dropping.
Usage patterns
- 水位が上がるfor the water level to rise
The river's water level is rising due to heavy rain.
- 水位が下がるfor the water level to drop
The dam's water level has been dropping.
- 〈場所〉の水位を測るto measure the water level of a place
They measure the lake's water level every day.
- 水位が〈数〉メートルに達するfor the water level to reach a certain height
The water level reached three meters, and an evacuation advisory was issued.