“Cistern” in Japanese
Short answer
タンク
tanku
Cistern in Japanese is “タンク” (tanku). Full meaning: tank (of fluid), cistern, vat; tank (military vehicle).
Other ways to say “Cistern” in Japanese
水槽
suisou water tank, cistern; fish tank, aquarium
水桶
mizuoke pail (for water), bucket; cistern, water tank
水船
mizubune water trough, track pan, cistern, water tank; boat transporting water (esp. drinking water), water boat; waterlogged boat
ダンク
danku tank (of fluid), cistern, vat; tank (military vehicle)
タング
tangu tank (of fluid), cistern, vat; tank (military vehicle)
水そう
suisou water tank, cistern; fish tank, aquarium
水おけ
mizuoke pail (for water), bucket; cistern, water tank
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