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1. |
[n]
▶ return slot (for coins in a vending machine) ▶ drop-off point (for dirty dishes at a restaurant) |
2. | A 2011-07-18 18:18:05 Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...> | |
Diff: | @@ -12,2 +12,2 @@ -<gloss>(coin) return slot (in a vending machine)</gloss> -<gloss>(dirty dishes) drop-off point (at a restaurant)</gloss> +<gloss>return slot (for coins in a vending machine)</gloss> +<gloss>drop-off point (for dirty dishes at a restaurant)</gloss> |
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1. | A* 2011-07-18 18:13:23 Nils Roland Barth <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | 英辞郎 |
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Comments: | Common terms on both vending machines and (esp.) casual restaurants. I believe the reading is correct – 返却(へんきゃく) is common kango, and I’m guessing it’s not 〜こう or 〜くち. These are sometimes referred to by the long forms コイン返却口 and 食器返却口. |