Japanese Word · Beginner
水入らず
just among the immediately relevant people, without anyone else
Pronunciation: [mʲizɨiɾa̠zɨ]
Meaning
just among the immediately relevant people, without anyone else
Example
親子水入らずの暮らし
parent(s) and child(ren) living together [without anyone else]
Practice tips
- Practice 水入らず out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.