若わか水みず

noun

first water drawn on New Year's morning

Traditional Japanese custom of drawing fresh water from a well or spring early on New Year's Day, often used for making special tea or offerings.

• 元がん旦たんの朝あさ、若わか水みずを汲くんでお茶ちゃをたてる。

  On New Year's morning, we draw the first water and make tea.