faucet; water tap
Refers to a fixture for controlling the flow of water, such as a kitchen or bathroom faucet.
I replaced the kitchen faucet.
水栓をひねって水を出す。
Turn the tap to let the water out.
common faucet; shared water tap
automatic faucet; hands-free tap
Compound of 水 (water) and 栓 (plug, stopper). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally suggests a device for controlling water flow.