noun
feces collection tub; outhouse waste container
Refers to the container or tank beneath a traditional pit toilet or outhouse that collects human waste. Often used in contexts of sanitation, rural life, or historical descriptions.
See also: 便壺
昔の家では、便槽を定期的に掃除する必要があった。
In old houses, the feces collection tub had to be cleaned regularly.
この地域では、まだ便槽を使っている家が残っている。
In this area, there are still houses that use outhouse waste containers.