This is the 8944th most frequent Japanese word.
水もの
"水もの" refers to something unpredictable, uncertain, or unstable, often used to describe outcomes dependent on chance or fluctuating factors.
The word "水もの" here refers to liquid items or drinking products, indicating their properties or reliability based on context.
水ものは、その時の状況によりますね。
Watery things, such as drinks or liquids, depend on the situation.
In this sentence, "水もの" figuratively represents something unpredictable or fluid in nature, akin to liquids.
そのバランスは水もののように変化します。
That balance changes like a liquid thing.
Here, "水もの" is used metaphorically to describe something uncertain, as the outcomes can vary in nature.