English–Japanese

“toilet” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibenjo

Example

便所はどこにありますか？ben jo wa do ko ni a ri ma su ka

Where is the toilet?

Illustration for 便所 (toilet)

How to say “toilet” in Japanese

“Toilet” in Japanese is 便所 (benjo).

Refers to a designated place or facility for relieving oneself, with the focus on where the act takes place.

Full entry for 便所: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 便所

急いでいるので、便所を探しています。iso i de i ru no de ben jo o saga shi te i ma su

I am in a hurry, so I am looking for a toilet.

Tips for using 便所

  • In everyday Japanese, 便所 (benjo) is direct and somewhat blunt, while トイレ (toire) and お手洗い (otearai) are more common in neutral or polite speech.

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