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hose

Noun

Definitions

1. hose
2. Hose (tubing)

A flexible tube used to carry or direct the flow of water or other liquids. It is commonly used in gardens for watering plants or by firefighters to direct water. The word comes from English and is used in everyday Japanese conversation and writing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The site supervisor said they would "re-inspect the hose fittings."

Sentence 2

"Again? Hose costs really add up, don't they."

Sentence 3

In the evening, I used the hose on the balcony to wash the window screens.

Sentence 4

The hose is way too short though — kind of funny, honestly.

Sentence 5

Oh right — "Did the hose storage spot change?"