水槽|すいそうsuisou[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounwater tank; cistern
- nounfish tank; aquarium
- Related桶おけNeutralA bucket or tub of wood or plastic, as in 「風呂桶」; 「水槽」 is a larger container for storing water or keeping fish.
- Related甕かめWrittenA written word for a large earthenware jar; 「水槽」 can be of any material and usually means a water tank or fish tank.
- Related水盤すいばんWrittenA written word for the shallow bowl used in flower arrangement or for bonsai; 「水槽」 is a container for storing water or keeping fish.
- RelatedアクアリウムNeutralA loanword for an ornamental fish tank with decorative styling, or a public aquarium; 「水槽」 is the more general term.
Use 「水槽」 for a water tank or fish tank; 「アクアリウム」 for a decorative display tank or public aquarium, 「桶」 for a wooden bucket or tub, 「甕」 for an earthenware jar, and 「水盤」 for a shallow bowl used in flower arrangement.
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