東口（ひがしぐち、higashiguchi）
- east exit

The word 東口 東口 means "east exit" or "east entrance". It refers to the exit or entrance of a building, station, or other location that is situated on the eastern side. The word is used to specify a particular exit or entrance, especially when there are multiple ones.

⚫︎東京駅の東口に行きます。 Translation: I'm going to the east exit of Tokyo Station. ⚫︎東口 東口 から出て、まっすぐ進んでください。 Translation: Please come out of the east exit and go straight. ⚫︎東口 東口 には、バス停があります。 Translation: There is a bus stop at the east exit.

This word is commonly used when giving or receiving directions, arranging to meet someone, or describing a location. When giving directions, it helps clarify which exit or entrance is being referred to. It’s useful in situations where a building or station has multiple exits.

⚫︎The word is typically written with the kanji 東 東 (higashi - east) and 口 (kuchi - mouth/entrance/exit). ⚫︎The reading is ひがしぐち, using hiragana. ⚫︎There is no variation in okurigana for this word.

⚫︎ There aren't many direct synonyms, as the term is quite specific. ⚫︎ 出口 (deguchi - exit) can be used, but doesn't specify the direction. ⚫︎ 入り口 (iriguchi - entrance) can be used, but doesn't specify the direction.

⚫︎ 西口 (nishiguchi - west exit/entrance) ⚫︎ 南口 (minamiguchi - south exit/entrance) ⚫︎ 北口 (kitaguchi - north exit/entrance)

待ち合わせは、駅の 東口 で、10時にしましょう。 ・Translation: Let's meet at the east exit of the station at 10 o'clock. ・Explanation: This sentence sets the meeting point and time, specifying the east exit for clarity.

もし道に迷ったら、 東口 まで戻ってきてください。 ・Translation: If you get lost, please come back to the east exit. ・Explanation: This provides a reference point (the east exit) to return to if one is lost.

東 東 (higashi) means "east," referring to the direction. 口 (kuchi) means "mouth," but in this context, it signifies an entrance or exit. Together, they combine to indicate the "east entrance" or "east exit" of a place.