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Restroom words: the practical Japanese you want to know immediately.

These are some of the highest-value Japanese words for daily travel. Learn them once and you will use them again and again.

Core restroom words

トイレ
toire
restroom / toilet
Example: トイレはどこですか。
Toire wa doko desu ka.
When to use it: Everywhere.
おとこ
otoko
male / men
Example: 男 / 女
Otoko / Onna
When to use it: On restroom signs.
おんな
onna
female / women
Example: 男 / 女
Otoko / Onna
When to use it: On restroom signs.
けしょうしつ
keshoushitsu
washroom / restroom
Example: 化粧室はこちらです。
Keshoushitsu wa kochira desu.
When to use it: In hotels and department stores.
たもくてきトイレ
tamokuteki toire
accessible restroom / multi-purpose restroom
Example: 多目的トイレはどこですか。
Tamokuteki toire wa doko desu ka.
When to use it: When you need an accessible or larger restroom.