Japanese Word · Advanced
水道の元栓を閉める
shut off the main water valve
Pronunciation: 水道の元栓を閉める
Meaning
A natural Japanese expression used to convey: shut off the main water valve.
Example
蛇口を交換する前に、水道の元栓を閉めます。
Shut off the main water valve before replacing the faucet.
Practice tips
- Practice 水道の元栓を閉める 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.