Japanese Conversation · Level 20
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Japanese word
トイレ
Pronunciation
Romajitoire
Meaning
- nounbathroom
Example
トイレはどこですか？to i re wa do ko de su ka
Where is the bathroom?
More examples
出かける前にトイレに行きます。de ka ke ru mae ni to i re ni i ki ma su
I go to the bathroom before going out.
Core concept
Refers to a private facility where a person can relieve themselves, and often extends to the room that contains it.
Common phrases
トイレに行くto i re ni i ku
go to the bathroom
トイレを使うto i re o tsuka u
use the bathroom
Similar words
お手洗いotearai: A polite word for a facility used to relieve oneself.
便所benjo: A direct and less polite word for a toilet or restroom.
化粧室keshōshitsu: A formal word for a restroom, especially in a public place.
Definition in Japanese
用を足すための設備、またはその設備を備えた部屋。yō o ta su ta me no setsu bi ma ta wa so no setsu bi o sona e ta heya
Word origin
トイレ (toire) is a Japanese loanword based on English toilet; toilet ultimately derives from French toilette, related to toile, meaning "cloth".
Usage tips
- English speakers often use bathroom when asking where a toilet is, especially in homes, hotels, and restaurants.
Other meanings
- toiletnoun