Meaning

Primary

East Exit

Alternatives

East Entrance, East Gate

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember 北口 from a few levels before, and how 入り口 means "entrance" and 出口 means "exit?" Combine that meaning with the kanji for east, and you get east exit or east entrance.

Reading

ひがしぐち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Just like the other s, this also uses kun'yomi readings. And just like before, watch out for the rendaku that changes くち to ぐち!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 東口にある

    to be at the east exit

    東口にいる

    to be at the east exit

    東口に出る

    to exit to the east gate

Context Sentences

東口にはコンビニがありますか?

Is there a convenience store at the east exit?

東口から出る次のバスは、何時ですか?

What time is the next bus that leaves from the east exit?

明日は午後五時に東口で会いましょう。

Let's meet at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the east exit.

Kanji Composition