渇水（かっすい）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: drought/water shortage
Example sentences
- 雨が少なく渇水が心配だ。 — With so little rain, a water shortage is a concern.
- 渇水で水の使用を制限する。 — Water use is restricted due to the drought.
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