三路スイッチ
Meanings
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three-way switch (US); two-way switch (UK)
Electrical switch that controls a light from two locations. In Japanese wiring terminology, 三路スイッチ corresponds to a three-way switch in US English and a two-way switch in UK English. Compare with 片切スイッチ (single-pole switch) and 4路スイッチ (four-way/intermediate switch).
See also: 片切スイッチ (かたぎりスイッチ) · 4路スイッチ (よんろスイッチ)
It's convenient to install three-way switches at the top and bottom of the stairs.