Learn JLPT N5 Kanji

Meaning of 水

water

Onyomi

スイ
sui

Kunyomi

みず
mizu

Learn Japanese kanji: 【 スイ / みず 】

Significado: water.

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How to write 水 - stroke order:

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Stroke Count: 4

- Example Sentences

Each example sentence includes a Japanese kana reading, the romaji reading, and the English translation.

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Example #1

みずがほしい。
mizu ga hoshii.
I want some water.
Example #2

こんしゅうのすいようびはあいていますか?
konshuu no suiyoubi wa aiteimasu ka?
Are you free this Wednesday?
Example #3

このカメラはぼうすいです。
kono kamera wa bousui desu.
This camera is waterproof.
Example #4

わたしはこのみずをのんでいいですか?
watashi wa kono mizu wo nonde ii desu ka?
Is it alright if I drink this water?
Example #5

このみずはのめません。
kono mizu wa nomemasen.
You can't drink this water.

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