noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fresh water; pure water
Refers to water that is not salty, not mixed with other substances, or not contaminated. Often contrasted with seawater or chemically treated water.
The water in this pond is fresh water, so you can drink it.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fiscal spending; government pump priming
Economic term for government spending intended to stimulate the economy. Often used in news and policy contexts.
真水と海水では浮きやすさが違う。
Buoyancy differs between fresh water and seawater.
The government increased fresh fiscal spending on public works as an economic measure.
Fresh fiscal spending refers to expenditure that does not rely on borrowing.
海水 is salty water from the ocean, whereas 真水 is fresh, non-salty water.
真水 means fresh, unsalted water, the direct opposite of 塩水.
freshwater jellyfish; peach blossom jellyfish
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Compound of 真, “pure or genuine,” and 水, “water,” originally denoting fresh or unadulterated water. The economic sense metaphorically denotes direct additional fiscal expenditure, distinguished from guarantees or other indirect measures.