Meaning and Usage
"出入り" (でいり) refers to the act of going in and out or coming and going. It is commonly used to describe physical movement through entrances and exits or the general flow of people or things.
Common Contexts
It is often used when talking about buildings, rooms, or places where people enter and leave freely or under certain conditions. It can also describe someone's frequent coming and going, sometimes implying a casual or habitual movement.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出入り口 (でいりぐち): entrance and exit; used to specify the place where people come in and go out.
- 出入り自由 (でいりじゆう): free entry and exit; indicates no restrictions on coming and going.
- 出入りする: to come and go; used to describe the action of entering and leaving repeatedly or habitually.
Register and Nuance
"出入り" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a noun but often combined with verbs like する to form a verb phrase.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 出入り with 出口 (exit) or 入り口 (entrance) alone. Remember, 出入り refers to both coming and going together, not just one direction.