expression, noun

  1. bubble on the surface of water.
  2. (coming to) nothing, naught. Idiomatic expression. Oft. as 〜になる.
  3. something short-lived. Idiomatic expression.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
水の泡 みずのあわ
 
 
 
水のあわ みずのあわ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

water
みず スイ み (1st, N5)
bubbles, foam, suds
あわ ホウ (9th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
wrap, pack up, cover
つつ.む ホウ くる.む (4th, N2)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
self
コ おのれ キ (6th, N1)