noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
subsiding of water; drop in water level
Refers to a decrease in the amount or level of water, such as in a river, reservoir, or flood. Often used in news reports and formal writing. Antonym: 増水 (increase in water).
See also: 増水
大雨の後、川の水が減水し始めた。
After the heavy rain, the river water began to subside.
ダムの減水が続いている。
The water level in the dam continues to drop.