Mizu (water)

Mizu, the Japanese word for water, is a vital, transparent, and tasteless liquid essential to all forms of life. Chemically, it consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom (H₂O). Water functions as a solvent, enabling nutrients and minerals to be transported within living organisms. It also regulates body temperature, supports metabolic processes, and sustains ecosystems. Beyond biology, water shapes landscapes through erosion and is a crucial resource for agriculture, industry, and daily human needs. Its unique properties, like surface tension and high specific heat, make it indispensable across natural and human systems.