蛇口

じゃぐち
Alternative writings: じゃ口
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A faucet or tap: the device that controls the flow of water from a pipe, typically turned to let water out.

Noun

Examples

蛇口をひねったらお湯が出た。

When I turned the faucet, hot water came out.

台所の蛇口から水が漏れているので修理してもらった。

The kitchen faucet was leaking, so I had it repaired.

蛇口を閉め忘れて床がぬれてしまった。

I forgot to turn off the tap and the floor got wet.