1.
drain; drainage ditch; gutter
A channel or trench designed to carry away water, found in streets, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas.
排水溝が詰まっている。
The drain is clogged.
排水溝を定期的に掃除する必要がある。
You need to clean the drain regularly.
道路の排水溝に落ち葉が溜まっていた。
Fallen leaves had accumulated in the street drain.
FORMATION:
排水 (drainage) + 溝 (ditch/channel)
TYPES:
- 道路の排水溝 (street drain)
- 浴室/お風呂の排水溝 (bathroom drain)
- キッチンの排水溝 (kitchen drain)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 排水溝が詰まる (drain gets clogged)
- 排水溝を掃除する (to clean the drain)
- 排水溝のカバー (drain cover)
RELATED:
- 排水口 (drain opening - same reading, different kanji)