蛇口

じゃぐち
Alternative writings: じゃ口
JLPT:N2
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1The fixture at the end of a water pipe that you turn to make water or hot water come out; a faucet or tap.

Noun

Examples

蛇口をひねると、すぐに水が出た。

As soon as I turned the tap, water came out.

使わないときは、蛇口をしっかり閉めてください。

Please make sure to turn off the faucet firmly when not in use.

キッチンの蛇口から水が少し漏れている。

A little water is leaking from the kitchen faucet.

公園の水飲み場の蛇口はいつも冷たい水が出る。

The tap at the park's drinking fountain always gives out cold water.