waters; water area
Refers to a body of water or a region of water, such as a sea, lake, or river area. Often used in geographical, environmental, or legal contexts.
この水域では釣りが禁止されている。
Fishing is prohibited in these waters.
その湖は広大な水域を誇っている。
The lake boasts a vast water area.
This country strictly manages its own waters.
A foreign ship intruded into Japan's waters.
The ship is sailing through dangerous waters.
contiguous zone
fishing zone; fishery waters
economic waters; economic zone