Translation of Japanese word "トイレ" to English
トイレ
トイレ
[toire]
IPA: /toire/
Meaning
NounA room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet.
How to use
トイレ (toire) — 'toilet / restroom' (from English toilet). Polite: お手洗い (otearai). 化粧室 (keshoushitsu) — powder room.
🇬🇧 English
toilet / restroom
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: トイレ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): トイレ
Romaji Transcription: toire
Example Sentences
トイレはどこにありますか。
トイレ は どこ に あります か。
Where is the toilet?
トイレを使用してください。
トイレ を しざい してください。
Please use the toilet.
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Common phrases
- トイレに行く— go to restroom
- トイレを借りる— borrow restroom
- 公衆トイレ— public toilet
Frequency rank: #484 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "トイレ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "トイレ" means "toilet / restroom" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "トイレ"?▼
The word "トイレ" is read as "トイレ" (toire). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a place for personal hygiene using water.".
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