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connection port; connector; outlet; junction point
A physical opening or fitting where something can be connected, such as a pipe fitting, electrical port, or cable connector. Used in plumbing, electronics, and general infrastructure.
接続口にホースをつなぐ。
Connect the hose to the outlet.
この機器には接続口が3つある。
This device has three connection ports.
水道の接続口から水漏れが発生したため、業者に修理を依頼した。
A leak occurred at the water pipe connection, so we called a contractor for repairs.
Compound of 接続 ('connection') and 口 ('opening; mouth'). A practical term encountered in product manuals, plumbing work, and technical documentation. The 口 suffix indicates a physical opening where something is inserted or attached.
USAGE:
Used across multiple technical domains. In plumbing, it refers to pipe fittings and water connections. In electronics, it can refer to ports or connectors, though 端子 and ポート are more common for electronic connections specifically.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水道の接続口: water pipe connection
- 接続口のサイズ: connector size
- 接続口をふさぐ: to seal a connection point
- 接続口に接続する: to connect to the port
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 端子: terminal; connector — specifically for electrical/electronic connections
- ポート: port — loanword commonly used for computer and network ports
- 差込口: plug socket; insertion port — an opening designed for plugging something in
- 接続: connection — the act or state of connecting, without implying a physical opening