排水口(はいすいこう)

はいすいこう
noun
drain; drainage outlet
building
See also: 排水溝(はいすいこう) (drainage ditch)
1. drain; drainage outlet; plughole
The opening through which water drains away, such as in a sink, bathtub, or floor.
排水口(はいすいこう)が詰(つ)まった。
The drain is clogged.
排水口(はいすいこう)のゴミを取(と)り除(のぞ)いてください。
Please remove the debris from the drain.
キッチンの排水口(はいすいこう)から嫌(いや)な臭(にお)いがする。
There's an unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen drain.

Usage

排水口(はいすいこう) refers to the drain opening (the hole itself), while 排水溝(はいすいこう) (same pronunciation, different kanji) refers to a drainage channel or gutter. In everyday usage, both are often used interchangeably.

Forms

排水(はいすい) (drainage) + 口(こう) (opening, mouth).

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 排水(はいすい) (drainage)
Compare: 排水管(はいすいかん) (drainpipe)
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Added 2026.3.11 17:06 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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