Japanese

すいぶん
Meaning: moisture; water content; fluids
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

水
分

Example sentences

It is easy to get dehydrated in summer, so please drink fluids frequently.
スポンジが水分を吸収する。
The sponge absorbs moisture.
人体は約60パーセントの水分で構成されている。
The human body is composed of about 60% water.
暑い日の午後は、打ち水をしたアスファルトから水分がすぐに蒸発していく。
On a hot afternoon, the water sprinkled on the asphalt evaporates immediately.
健康を維持するために、十分な水分を摂取することが重要だ。
It is important to ingest enough water to maintain health.
猛暑の日は、こまめに水分を補給することが大切です。
On days of extreme heat, it is important to hydrate frequently.

Usage Notes

Refers to the amount of water contained in something, or liquids consumed to stay hydrated.

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