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水滴

すいてき

N2water droplet · drop of water

Examples

冷たい瓶の表面に水滴が付いている。

葉に残った水滴が朝日に輝いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 水滴 (すいてき) is a small droplet of water. It appears as condensation and as drops remaining on a leaf.
  • Basic usage: Droplets form on a cold bottle; drops on a leaf shine in morning light.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Condensation on a cold surface and droplets reflecting sunlight
    • Both use 水滴が, but 付いている is attachment and 輝いた reflection. The noun denotes individual drops.

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