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うみず 打ち水
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Noun, Suru verb
1. sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)​
Wikipedia definition
2. Uchimizu​refers to the sprinkling of water in Japanese gardens and streets. It is more than a mere matter of hygiene and has, in temples and gardens, a ritual or contemplative purpose. In streets in summer, it serves to cool the immediate area, keep down dust and also please neighbors. Japanese people see uchimizu as being exemplifying national values as it combines utilitarian, aesthetic, courteous and dutiful ends.
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打水 【うちみず】

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