出口
deguchi[de̞ɡɯ̟t͡ɕi]
The English phrase "exit" is translated into Japanese as 出口 (deguchi).
出口 is a noun used to denote a way out.
Meaning: way out (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
deguchi
Did you know?
- The character 出 is a pictograph that originally depicted a foot emerging from a enclosure, visually representing the act of leaving.
- The word 出口 is a compound of 'exit' and 'mouth'. In Japanese, the character for 'mouth', 口, is used for many openings, including river mouths and even the opening of a bottle.
- While 出口 is the standard noun, if you are looking for a way to leave a building, you might see the Katakana word エグジット (egujitto) used in modern, stylish settings like shopping malls.
Examples in context
- 出口を探そう。Let's find the exit.This sentence is useful for expressing the intent to find the 出口.Tatoeba #12522149 by bunbuku, translation #11907475 by CK
- 出口はどこですか？Where is the exit?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the 出口.Tatoeba #3549611 by tommy_san, translation #687648 by lukaszpp
- お出口は左側です。The exit will be on the left.This sentence is useful for stating the position of the 出口.Tatoeba #8612272 by small_snow, translation #5115387 by AlanF_US
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are lost in a large shopping mall.
- 大翔 Hiroto出口が見当たらないね。Deguchi ga miataranai ne.I can't find the exit.
- 結衣 Yuiあそこに出口があるよ。Asoko ni deguchi ga aru yo.There is an exit over there.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当だ、よかった。Hontō da, yokatta.You're right, thank goodness.
- 結衣 Yui急いで行こう。Isoide ikō.Let's hurry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exit” translations and entries 出口, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
