水域
Meanings
1
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.
Fishing is prohibited in these waters.
The lake boasts a vast water area.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の水域を管理するto manage the waters of a place
This country strictly manages its own waters.
- 水域に侵入するto intrude into a body of water (e.g. territorial waters)
A foreign ship intruded into Japan's waters.
- 水域を航行するto sail through a body of water
The ship is sailing through dangerous waters.