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

  • 水中でジョギングをする

    to jog in water

    水中でくらす

    to live underwater

    水中でおならをする

    to fart in 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