synonym Comparative
水道
VS
配給
Differences Between "水道" and "配給"
Option A
水道
Meaning
water supply; waterworks; tap water
Reading
すいどう (suidō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
地震の影響で_______が止まってしまい、住民たちは給水車に並びました。
Because the water supply stopped due to the impact of the earthquake, residents lined up for water trucks.
Option B
配給
Meaning
distribution (of goods), rationing, supply
Reading
はいきゅう (haikyuu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
戦時中は食料の配給があった。
During the war, there was food rationing.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(water supply; waterworks; tap water)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 水道: Refers to the water supply system, waterworks, or tap water. Often used as 水道代 (water bill) or 水道管 (water pipe). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Saving water? ...っ, I-If we take a warm bath together, the water bill will be cut perfectly in half! ...っ, What on earth are you looking so shocked for, you dummy! It's strictly for frugality!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『水道代の節約？！...っ、じゃ、じゃあさ、二人でお風呂に一緒に入れば水道使用量は完璧に半分に節約できるじゃない！...って、な、何顔を赤くしてんのよバカ！単なる節約術よ！』
- 配給: Often used in contexts of distributing limited resources, such as wartime rationing, or in the context of film distribution. Implies a regulated or organized distribution system.
- 水道: Refers to the water supply system, waterworks, or tap water. Often used as 水道代 (water bill) or 水道管 (water pipe). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Saving water? ...っ, I-If we take a warm bath together, the water bill will be cut perfectly in half! ...っ, What on earth are you looking so shocked for, you dummy! It's strictly for frugality!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『水道代の節約？！...っ、じゃ、じゃあさ、二人でお風呂に一緒に入れば水道使用量は完璧に半分に節約できるじゃない！...って、な、何顔を赤くしてんのよバカ！単なる節約術よ！』
- 配給: Often used in contexts of distributing limited resources, such as wartime rationing, or in the context of film distribution. Implies a regulated or organized distribution system.
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