(ひがしぐち)

ひがしぐち
noun
east exit
1. east exit
The east-facing exit of a train station, building, or other public facility.
東口(ひがしぐち)はどこですか。
Where is the east exit?
東口(ひがしぐち)(まえ)にタクシー()()がある。
There's a taxi stand in front of the east exit.
このホテルは東口(ひがしぐち)から(ある)いて五分(ごふん)くらいです。
This hotel is about a five-minute walk from the east exit.

Used primarily for train stations, where exits are labeled by compass direction. At large stations, each exit often has a distinct character — different shops, bus routes, and neighborhoods on each side.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (えき)東口(ひがしぐち): east exit of the station
  • 東口(ひがしぐち)()る: to go out the east exit
  • 東口(ひがしぐち)改札(かいさつ): east exit ticket gate
  • 東口(ひがしぐち)広場(ひろば): east exit plaza

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 南口(みなみぐち): south exit
  • 北口(きたぐち): north exit
  • 西口(にしぐち): west exit
  • 出口(でぐち): exit (general)