Explanation

bathroom; restroom

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Example Sentences

• お手洗いはどこですか？

  Where is the restroom?

  おてあらいはどこですか？

  otearai wa doko desu ka?

  Pronunciation

• すみません、お手洗いをお借りしてもいいですか？

  Excuse me, may I use the bathroom?

  すみません、おてあらいをおかりしてもいいですか？

  sumimasen, otearai o okari shite mo ii desu ka?

  Pronunciation

• お手洗いは清潔ですか？

  Is the restroom clean?

  おてあらいはせいけつですか？

  otearai wa seiketsu desu ka?

  Pronunciation

• お手洗いにトイレットペーパーがありますか？

  Is there toilet paper in the restroom?

  おてあらいにといれっとぺーぱーがありますか？

  otearai ni toiretto pēpā ga arimasu ka?

  Pronunciation

• お手洗いは男性用と女性用に分かれています

  The restroom is divided into men's and women's sections.

  おてあらいはだんせいようとじょせいようにわかれています

  otearai wa danseiyou to joseiyou ni wakareteimasu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Otearai' is a common and polite term to refer to a bathroom or restroom.
• In casual conversations, 'toire' is commonly used instead of 'otearai'.
• It's important to know different terms related to restrooms for daily conversations and travel situations.
• Practice using 'otearai' in sentences to improve your vocabulary and speaking skills.
• Remember to use appropriate manners when asking for or using the restroom in Japan.

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