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emergency exit
An exit designated for use during emergencies, marked with distinctive green signs.
非常口の位置を確認してください。
Please check the location of the emergency exit.
飛行機に乗ったら、まず非常口を確認する。
When boarding a plane, I first check where the emergency exit is.
非常口は常に開けておいてください。
Please always keep the emergency exit clear.
FORMATION:
非常 (emergency) + 口 (exit/entrance)
SIGN:
Emergency exits in Japan are marked with a green pictogram showing a running figure. This follows international standards (ISO 7010).
COLLOCATIONS:
- 非常口を確認する - to check the emergency exit
- 非常口の表示 - emergency exit sign
- 非常口から避難する - to evacuate through the emergency exit
- 非常口を塞ぐ - to block the emergency exit (prohibited)
RELATED TERMS:
- 避難経路 - evacuation route
- 非常階段 - emergency stairs
- 誘導灯 - emergency guidance light