減げん水すい

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

• 大おお雨あめの後あと、川かわの水みずが減げん水すいし始はじめた。

  After the heavy rain, the river water began to subside.

• ダムの減げん水すいが続つづいている。

  The water level in the dam continues to drop.