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VocabJLPT N1

waterway

Noun

Definitions

1. waterway
2. canal
3. swimming pool lane
4. Waterway

This refers to a channel or waterway constructed or used to direct the flow of water, such as an irrigation canal or drainage channel. It is used in both natural and man-made contexts and is common in discussions about agriculture, infrastructure, or geography.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, don't go near that waterway — it's deep!

Sentence 2

In the blueprints, a waterway runs along the property boundary.

Sentence 3

By the way, who is responsible for maintaining the waterway?

Sentence 4

On my morning walk, I spotted carp swimming in a narrow waterway.

Sentence 5

"Let's take some photos by the waterway," she suggested.