This is the 7541st most frequent Japanese word.
冠水
Flooding or submersion in water.
冠水 refers to the condition of being flooded due to the excessive accumulation of water, commonly affecting areas such as roads or low-lying places.
昨夜の大雨で道路が冠水しました。
The heavy rain last night caused the roads to be flooded.
冠水 reflects the susceptibility of an area to frequent flooding events in this context.
この地域は昔から冠水しやすい土地です。
This area has traditionally been prone to flooding.
冠水 emphasizes the occurrence of flooding and the important precautionary actions needed.