How do you say "toilet" in Japanese?

トイレ

toire

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "toilet" is トイレ (toire).

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Pronunciation

トイレ is written using katakana. Romanised as toire, it sounds roughly like "toh-ee-reh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Toire is katakana for toilet, borrowed from English. This term became standard for Western-style fixtures in Japanese homes.

Example sentence

このお店のトイレはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Toire wa totemo oishii desu.

The toilet at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember トイレ

Toire sounds like toilet. The shape of katakana characters could suggest a sitting position.

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Questions about トイレ

How do you pronounce トイレ?

トイレ is romanised as toire. Say it roughly like "toh-ee-reh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is トイレ formal or casual?

トイレ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is トイレ written in Japanese?

トイレ is written using katakana. Toire is katakana for toilet, borrowed from English.

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