どぶ

Also written ドブ, 溝

Meanings

1. Noun ditch; drain; gutter; trench
2. gap (between cutting guides)

Example sentences

• 金をどぶに捨てるようなものである。
  It's money down the drain.

Common phrases

• ドブに捨てる (どぶにすてる) to throw down the drain

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