No. 4,796 in Japanese
水深
"Water depth."
In a sentence
この湖の水深は約50メートルです。
The depth of this lake is approximately 50 meters.
The word "水深" (suishin) is used to denote the measurement of the depth of water in a specific body, such as a lake.
水深が深い川は流れが速いことがあります。
Rivers with deep water can sometimes have fast currents.
Here, "水深" is used to discuss characteristics related to the depth of water in rivers, which is linked to their flow speed.
水深計を使って船の進行方向を確認しました。
We used a depth gauge to check the direction of the ship's movement.
"水深" is referenced here in conjunction with measurement tools (depth gauge) utilized during navigation or water exploration.
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