“Where is the toilet” in Japanese is トイレはどこですか, pronounced toire wa doko desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 9 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Probably the most important travel question. お手洗いはどこですか is a politer version.
Example sentences
- すみません、トイレはどこですか。すみません、トイレはどこですか。Excuse me, where is the toilet?
- お手洗いはどちらですか。おてあらいはどちらですか。Where is the restroom? (very polite)
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| polite | お手洗いはどこですか | おてあらいはどこですか otearai wa doko desu ka |
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FAQ
How do you say Where is the toilet in Japanese?
Where is the toilet in Japanese is トイレはどこですか, pronounced “toire wa doko desu ka”.