Japanese Word · Advanced
蛇口を閉める
turn off the faucet
Pronunciation: 蛇口を閉める
Meaning
A natural Japanese expression used to convey: turn off the faucet.
Example
手を洗っている間も、必要がなければ蛇口を閉めます。
Turn off the faucet whenever the water is not needed while washing your hands.
Practice tips
- Practice 蛇口を閉める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.