Meaning

Primary

Underwater

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you're in the middle of a bunch of water, then you're most likely underwater.

Reading

すいちゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 水中にもぐる

    to dive into the water, to go under the water

    水中にいる

    to be under the water

    水中に入る

    to go into the water, to go under the water

Context Sentences

水中にコイがたくさんいる。

There are a lot of koi fish in the water.

このカメラは、水中カメラです。

This camera is an underwater camera.

水中マージャンやらない?

Do you want to play underwater mahjong with me?

Kanji Composition