上水道 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- waterworks noun The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
Senses
上水道 is used for these senses in English:
- waterworks The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
waterworks — full definition
- noun The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
- noun Informally, tears or crying, especially when seen as excessive or manipulative — in the phrase "turn on the waterworks."