Kōzui (洪水)
Definition
Kōzui refers to a flood, which occurs when water overflows onto normally dry land due to heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure.
Analogy
Picture yourself walking down the street after a heavy rainstorm. Suddenly, you see water rushing down the road like it's turned into a river. That's what a flood looks like!
Related terms
Mizu-nagashi (水流し): Mizu-nagashi is the act of releasing water from dams or reservoirs during heavy rains to prevent flooding downstream.
Suidō (水道): Suidō means "water supply" and refers to systems that provide clean water for drinking and daily use in homes and buildings.
Yūdōshisetsu (浴堂施設): Yūdōshisetsu are public bathhouses in Japan that traditionally used natural hot spring water for bathing.
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