WORD DETAIL
排水口
はいすいこう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
排水口and readはいすいこう, it denotes the opening through which used water or rainwater drains away. - Basic usage: It appears as a kitchen drain collecting debris and an outdoor drain blocked by leaves.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Opening rather than entire pipework
- It identifies the drain mouth or outlet, not the whole plumbing system.

