“Toilet” in Japanese is トイレ, pronounced toire.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Toilet, from English. Japanese high-tech toilets with bidet functions are famous. お手洗い is a politer word.
Example sentences
- トイレはどこですか。トイレはどこですか。Where is the toilet?
- トイレに行ってもいいですか。トイレにいってもいいですか。May I go to the toilet?
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| polite | お手洗い | おてあらい otearai |
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FAQ
How do you say toilet in Japanese?
Toilet in Japanese is トイレ, pronounced “toire”.
Is トイレ on the JLPT?
Yes. トイレ (toire) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.