(ひじょうぐち)

ひじょうぐち
noun
emergency exit
buildingdaily-life
1. emergency exit
An exit designated for use during emergencies, marked with distinctive green signs.
Please check the location of the emergency exit.
When boarding a plane, I first check where the emergency exit is.
非常口(ひじょうぐち)(つね)()けておいてください
Please always keep the emergency exit clear.

Forms

非常(ひじょう) (emergency) + (ぐち) (opening, exit; read ぐち here through rendaku)

Sign

Emergency exits in Japan are marked with a green pictogram showing a running figure. This follows the international standard ISO 7010.

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