English–Japanese

“faucet” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijaguchi

Example

台所の蛇口を閉めます。dai dokoro no ja guchi o shi me ma su

I turn off the kitchen faucet.

Illustration for 蛇口 (faucet)

How to say “faucet” in Japanese

“Faucet” in Japanese is 蛇口 (jaguchi).

Refers to the part of a water supply that controls and releases water through an outlet.

Full entry for 蛇口: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 蛇口

蛇口を少し開けて、コップに水を入れます。ja guchi o suko shi a ke te ko ppu ni mizu o i re ma su

I open the faucet a little and fill a glass with water.

Tips for using 蛇口

  • English uses faucet mainly in American English and tap widely in British English, while Japanese 蛇口 (jaguchi) is the everyday word for a household water outlet.

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