1.
drain; drainage outlet; plughole
The opening through which water drains away, such as in a sink, bathtub, or floor.
排水口が詰まった。
The drain is clogged.
排水口のゴミを取り除いてください。
Please remove the debris from the drain.
キッチンの排水口から嫌な臭いがする。
There's an unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen drain.
USAGE:
排水口 refers to the drain opening (the hole itself), while 排水溝 (same pronunciation, different kanji) refers to a drainage channel or gutter. In everyday usage, both are often used interchangeably.
WORD FORMATION:
排水 (drainage) + 口 (opening, mouth).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 排水口が詰まる: the drain gets clogged
- 排水口を掃除する: to clean the drain
- 排水口のカバー: drain cover