洪水
A flood refers to an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land. It is commonly used to describe natural disasters caused by heavy rain or overflowing rivers.
Exemples
3 sur 5大雨で洪水になりました。
There was a flood due to the heavy rain.
洪水による被害を調査しています。
We are investigating the damage caused by the flood.
道が洪水みたいになってるよ。
The road is like a flood right now.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji 洪: the left side is the 'water' radical (氵), and the right side (共) means 'together'. Think of all the water coming 'together' to overflow.
Quiz rapide
台風のあと、川の近くで___が起きました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 洪水
Exemples
大雨で洪水になりました。
everydayThere was a flood due to the heavy rain.
洪水による被害を調査しています。
formalWe are investigating the damage caused by the flood.
道が洪水みたいになってるよ。
informalThe road is like a flood right now.
地球温暖化は洪水の頻度を増加させる。
academicGlobal warming increases the frequency of floods.
情報の洪水に飲み込まれないようにしましょう。
businessLet's try not to be swallowed up by the flood of information.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
情報の洪水
information overload (flood of information)
涙の洪水
a flood of tears
洪水のごとく
like a flood
Souvent confondu avec
Hanran specifically means a river overflowing its banks, while kōzui is the general state of flooding.
Kansui is specifically used for roads or fields being submerged under water.
Notes d'usage
While primarily a disaster term, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming amount of abstract things like data, words, or emotions.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use this word for small puddles; it should only be used for significant volumes of water that cause problems.
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji 洪: the left side is the 'water' radical (氵), and the right side (共) means 'together'. Think of all the water coming 'together' to overflow.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining '洪' (vast/great) and '水' (water).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Because Japan has a distinct rainy season and frequent typhoons, flood drills and 'hazard maps' (ハザードマップ) are a standard part of local community safety.
Quiz rapide
台風のあと、川の近くで___が起きました。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 洪水
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
協力
A1Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.
提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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