Japanese Conversation · Level 65
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Japanese word
出入り口
Pronunciation
Romajideiriguchi
Meaning
- nounentrance and exit
Example
ここが駅の出入り口です。ko ko ga eki no de i ri guchi de su
This is the station entrance and exit.
More examples
係員が会場の出入り口で案内しています。kakari in ga kai jō no de i ri guchi de an nai shi te i ma su
Staff members are giving directions at the venue entrance and exit.
Core concept
Refers to a point of access used in either direction, for going into or out of a place.
Common phrases
会場の出入り口kai jō no de i ri guchi
venue entrance and exit
出入り口をふさぐde i ri guchi o fu sa gu
block the entrance and exit
出入り口を確保するde i ri guchi o kaku ho su ru
secure the entrance and exit
Similar words
入口iriguchi: An opening or place used for entering a building or area.
出口deguchi: An opening or place used for leaving a building or area.
Definition in Japanese
人が中へ入ることと外へ出ることの両方に用いる通路や開口部。hito ga naka e hai ru ko to to soto e de ru ko to no ryō hō ni mochi i ru tsū ro ya kai kō bu
Word origin
出入り (deiri, "entering and leaving") is combined with 口 (guchi, "opening"), so the compound denotes an opening for entering and exiting.
Usage tips
- English signs often separate the two directions as "entrance" and "exit," whereas Japanese commonly uses 出入り口 (deiriguchi) for one place serving both functions.
Other meanings
- doorwaynoun