浴室 in 30 Sekunden
- Yokushitsu means 'bathing room' and is the formal term for bathroom.
- It typically excludes the toilet in Japanese home layouts.
- The room is a waterproof 'wet room' for showering and soaking.
- Commonly found in real estate listings and technical contexts.
The Japanese word 浴室 (yokushitsu) refers specifically to the room in a house or apartment designated for bathing. While English speakers often use the word 'bathroom' to refer to a room containing a toilet, in the Japanese context, the yokushitsu is almost exclusively the 'wet room' where the bathtub (ofuro) and the shower area are located. This distinction is crucial for anyone living in or visiting Japan, as the toilet is typically located in a separate, small room called the toire or o-tearai. The term yokushitsu is slightly more formal and technical than the more common o-furoba, and you will frequently see it used in real estate listings, architectural plans, and instructional manuals for home appliances.
- Etymology
- The word is composed of two kanji: 浴 (yoku), meaning 'bathe' or 'wash,' and 室 (shitsu), meaning 'room.' Together, they literally translate to 'bathing room.'
- Cultural Nuance
- In Japanese culture, bathing is a ritual of relaxation rather than just hygiene. The 浴室 is designed to be entirely waterproof, allowing users to scrub and rinse themselves on the floor outside the tub before soaking in the hot water.
新しいアパートの浴室はとても広いです。(The bathroom in the new apartment is very spacious.)
When you are looking for an apartment in Japan, the term yokushitsu appears in the 'UB' (Unit Bath) description. A 'Unit Bath' is a prefabricated room where the walls, floor, and ceiling are integrated into a single waterproof shell. In smaller studio apartments (1K or 1R), you might find a '3-point unit bath' where the 浴室 actually includes the toilet and sink, but this is often considered less desirable than a 'separate' (basu-toire betsu) layout where the yokushitsu is its own sanctuary.
浴室の換気扇を回してください。(Please turn on the bathroom ventilation fan.)
Modern Japanese yokushitsu are marvels of technology. They often feature a control panel that allows you to set the exact temperature of the water, a 'reheating' (o-daki) function to keep the water warm for the next person, and even a drying system (yokushitsu kansōki) that turns the entire room into a clothes dryer during the rainy season. Understanding the word yokushitsu is the first step toward mastering the sophisticated bathing culture of Japan, which emphasizes cleanliness, conservation of water (as families share the same bath water), and mental rejuvenation.
Using 浴室 (yokushitsu) correctly requires understanding its role as a formal noun. It is most commonly used in descriptions of location, state, or maintenance. Unlike the verb 'to bathe' (nyūyoku suru), yokushitsu identifies the physical space. Because Japanese homes prioritize the separation of 'wet' and 'dry' areas, you will often find yokushitsu adjacent to the senmenjo (washroom/laundry area).
- Common Verb Pairings
- 掃除する (sōji suru - to clean), 換気する (kanki suru - to ventilate), リフォームする (rifōmu suru - to renovate), 向かう (mukau - to head toward).
カビを防ぐために、浴室を乾燥させます。(To prevent mold, I dry the bathroom.)
When describing the features of a home, you might use yokushitsu with various adjectives. For example, 'hiroi yokushitsu' (spacious bathroom) or 'kinouteki na yokushitsu' (functional bathroom). In the context of safety, especially for the elderly, you might hear about 'yokushitsu no tesuri' (bathroom handrails). Because the yokushitsu is a high-humidity environment, many sentences involving this word revolve around the management of moisture and temperature.
浴室の床が滑りやすくなっています。(The bathroom floor has become slippery.)
In a professional or technical setting, such as a hotel or a hospital, yokushitsu is the standard term. A hotel staff member might say, 'Yokushitsu no ameni-ti wa go-jiyū ni o-tsukai kudasai' (Please feel free to use the amenities in the bathroom). By using this term, you convey a sense of clarity and politeness that fits well in both formal writing and adult conversation. It contrasts with the more childish or overly familiar 'furo,' which might be used within a close family circle when shouting from one room to another.
You will encounter 浴室 (yokushitsu) in several specific environments. The most common is the real estate industry. If you walk past a real estate agency (fudōsanya) in Japan, the floor plans (madori) displayed in the window will almost always use the kanji 浴室 to denote the bathing area. It is a key selling point, especially if the yokushitsu has a window (mado-tsuki) or a television (terebi-tsuki).
- Television and Media
- In home renovation shows (like 'Before After'), architects frequently discuss 'yokushitsu no kaiteki-sei' (the comfort of the bathroom) and how to improve heat retention.
不動産屋：「この物件は浴室乾燥機付きですよ。」(Real estate agent: 'This property comes with a bathroom dryer.')
Another place you'll hear it is in commercials for cleaning products. Companies like Lion or Kao advertise 'yokushitsu-yō senzai' (bathroom-use detergents). These commercials often emphasize the difficulty of removing 'kabi' (mold) or 'mizu-aka' (water scale) from the yokushitsu walls. If you visit a large electronics store like Yodobashi Camera or Bic Camera, the section for water heaters and ventilation systems will be labeled with this term.
ホテルの案内：「浴室内での喫煙はご遠慮ください。」(Hotel guide: 'Please refrain from smoking inside the bathroom.')
Finally, in literature and news reporting, yokushitsu is used to set the scene. In a mystery novel, a detective might examine the yokushitsu for clues. In the news, reports on 'heat shock' (hīto shokku)—a condition where the temperature difference between a cold hallway and a hot yokushitsu causes health issues for the elderly—frequently use this term to discuss home safety and insulation. It is a word that bridges the gap between the mundane daily task of washing and the technical aspects of home construction and health.
The most frequent mistake English speakers make with 浴室 (yokushitsu) is assuming it includes a toilet. In many Western countries, 'bathroom' is a euphemism for 'restroom.' However, if you ask a Japanese person 'Yokushitsu wa doko desu ka?' (Where is the bathroom?) while you are a guest at their house, they will lead you to the room with the bathtub. If your intention was to use the toilet, you will be very confused! Always use 'toire' or 'o-tearai' for the toilet.
- Confusing with 'O-furo'
- While 'o-furo' refers to the bath/soaking tub itself, 'yokushitsu' is the room. Don't say 'yokushitsu ni hairu' if you mean 'I'm taking a bath'; say 'o-furo ni hairu.'
❌ 浴室に行って、トイレを使います。(Incorrect: I go to the bathroom and use the toilet.)
Another mistake involves the pronunciation and kanji. Some learners confuse yokushitsu with kyōshitsu (classroom) because they both end in 'shitsu.' Be careful with the first kanji. Also, avoid using yokushitsu when you are talking about a public hot spring (onsen). While technically a room for bathing, calling an onsen a 'yokushitsu' sounds too clinical and small-scale. Use 'yokujō' or simply 'onsen.'
✅ 浴室で体を洗ってから、お風呂に入ります。(Correct: After washing my body in the bathroom, I get in the bath.)
Lastly, don't over-rely on the English loanword 'basurūmu.' While understood, it often refers to the Western style where the toilet and bath are in the same room. If you are specifically talking about a traditional Japanese-style separate bathing room, yokushitsu or o-furoba is much more natural and accurate. Using the correct term shows you understand the unique architecture of Japanese homes.
Japanese has several words for the space where one bathes, each with a different level of formality and specific context. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation.
- お風呂場 (O-furoba)
- The most common daily term. It feels warm and domestic. Use this with friends and family. 'O-furoba wo sōji shite!' (Clean the bathroom!)
- バスルーム (Basurūmu)
- A loanword often used for Western-style bathrooms or in modern, stylish apartment marketing. It often implies the presence of a toilet and sink in the same room.
- 浴場 (Yokujō)
- A formal term used for large public bathing areas in hotels, sento, or onsen. You wouldn't use this for a room in a private house.
比較：
1. 浴室 (Technical/Formal)
2. お風呂場 (Casual/Domestic)
3. 浴場 (Public/Large-scale)
There is also the term senmenjo (洗面所), which is often confused with yokushitsu. The senmenjo is the room with the sink and mirror where you brush your teeth and often where the washing machine is kept. In Japan, you typically pass through the senmenjo to get to the yokushitsu. Knowing the difference is essential for navigating a Japanese home. If you want to wash your hands, you go to the senmenjo; if you want to soak in the tub, you go to the yokushitsu.
Finally, consider the word mizu-mawari (水回り), which refers to all areas of the house that use water, including the kitchen, toilet, and yokushitsu. When people talk about 'mizu-mawari no sōji' (cleaning the water areas), they are referring to the most labor-intensive parts of the house to keep clean. Mastering these synonyms allows you to describe your living environment with the same precision as a native speaker.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
In ancient Japan, 'yokushitsu' were often steam baths (saunas) rather than soaking tubs. The modern soaking style became popular in the Edo period.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing 'tsu' as 'too'. It should be a sharp 'ts' sound.
- Elongating the 'u' in 'yoku'. It is often clipped or nearly silent in fast speech.
- Confusing it with 'kyōshitsu' (classroom).
- Stress on the wrong syllable (English speakers often stress the first syllable).
- Making the 'sh' in 'shitsu' too soft.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Kanji are common but require learning. 'Shitsu' is a frequent suffix.
The kanji 浴 has many strokes and requires practice.
Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.
Clear phonetic structure makes it easy to identify.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Location of Action (de)
浴室で体を洗います。
Location of Existence (ni)
浴室に鏡があります。
Noun Modification (no)
浴室のドア。
Purpose (tame no)
浴室を掃除するための道具。
Describing State (te iru)
浴室が濡れています。
Beispiele nach Niveau
浴室はどこですか。
Where is the bathroom?
Basic question using 'wa doko desu ka'.
浴室はあそこです。
The bathroom is over there.
Using 'asoko' for a distant location.
この浴室はきれいです。
This bathroom is clean.
Adjective 'kirei' modifying the noun.
浴室にタオルがあります。
There is a towel in the bathroom.
Existence pattern 'ni ... ga arimasu'.
浴室は二階にあります。
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Specifying location on a floor.
毎日、浴室を掃除します。
I clean the bathroom every day.
Direct object 'wo' with the verb 'sōji shimasu'.
浴室は広くないです。
The bathroom is not spacious.
Negative form of 'hiroi' (hirokunai).
浴室のドアを閉めてください。
Please close the bathroom door.
Request form '~te kudasai'.
浴室でシャワーを浴びます。
I take a shower in the bathroom.
Particle 'de' indicating the location of an action.
浴室の電気を消しましたか。
Did you turn off the bathroom light?
Past tense question.
浴室には窓がありません。
There are no windows in the bathroom.
Negative existence.
浴室の床が濡れています。
The bathroom floor is wet.
State of being using '~te imasu'.
浴室に鏡を置きました。
I placed a mirror in the bathroom.
Transitive verb 'okimasu' (to place).
浴室は石鹸の匂いがします。
The bathroom smells like soap.
Expression '...no nioi ga shimasu'.
浴室の壁を白く塗りました。
I painted the bathroom walls white.
Adjective used as an adverb (shiroku).
浴室が寒いので、ヒーターをつけます。
The bathroom is cold, so I will turn on the heater.
Conjunction 'node' showing reason.
浴室の換気扇が壊れてしまいました。
The bathroom ventilation fan has broken.
Regretful completion '~te shimau'.
浴室をリフォームするのに、いくらかかりますか。
How much does it cost to renovate the bathroom?
Nominalizing a verb with 'no ni'.
浴室の湿気がひどくて、カビが生えやすいです。
The humidity in the bathroom is terrible, so mold grows easily.
Adjective stem + 'yasui' (easy to...).
浴室の温度を一定に保つことが大切です。
It is important to keep the bathroom temperature constant.
Noun clause 'koto ga taisetsu desu'.
日本の浴室は、洗い場と浴槽が分かれています。
In Japanese bathrooms, the washing area and the tub are separate.
Passive state 'wakarete imasu'.
浴室の排水口を詰まらせないように注意してください。
Please be careful not to clog the bathroom drain.
'~nai yō ni' indicating purpose/precaution.
浴室で滑って転ばないように、マットを敷きます。
I'll lay down a mat so I don't slip and fall in the bathroom.
Sequential actions 'subette korobanai'.
浴室の照明を暗くして、リラックスします。
I dim the bathroom lights and relax.
Making an adjective an adverb (kuraku shite).
浴室乾燥機は、雨の日でも洗濯物を乾かせるので便利です。
A bathroom dryer is convenient because you can dry laundry even on rainy days.
Potential verb 'kawakaseru'.
浴室の床材には、滑りにくい素材が使われています。
Non-slip materials are used for the bathroom flooring.
Passive voice 'tsukawarete imasu'.
最新の浴室は、スマートフォンで外からお湯を沸かせます。
Modern bathrooms allow you to boil the bathwater from outside using a smartphone.
Means/method particle 'de'.
浴室の入り口に段差がないバリアフリー設計です。
It's a barrier-free design with no step at the bathroom entrance.
Compound noun 'baria-furī sekkei'.
浴室の壁面にマグネット式の棚を取り付けました。
I attached magnetic shelves to the bathroom wall surface.
Specific noun 'hekimen' (wall surface).
浴室の窓から見える景色が、この家の自慢です。
The view from the bathroom window is the pride of this house.
Relative clause modifying 'keshiki'.
浴室の蛇口から水が漏れているので、修理を依頼しました。
The water is leaking from the bathroom faucet, so I requested a repair.
Reason 'node' with 'irai shimasu'.
浴室は、一日の疲れを癒やすための大切な空間です。
The bathroom is an important space for healing the day's fatigue.
Purpose 'tame no' modifying 'kūkan'.
浴室の防カビ対策として、銀イオンの煙剤を使用しました。
As a mold prevention measure for the bathroom, I used a silver ion smoke agent.
Formal compound 'bō-kabi taisaku'.
浴室の給湯システムを省エネタイプに交換する計画があります。
There is a plan to replace the bathroom's water heating system with an energy-saving type.
Noun + 'ni kōkan suru' (replace with).
浴室のタイルが経年劣化で剥がれ落ちてしまいました。
The bathroom tiles have peeled off due to deterioration over time.
Technical term 'keinen retta' (age-related decay).
浴室内のヒートショック現象を防ぐため、脱衣所も暖めます。
To prevent the heat shock phenomenon inside the bathroom, we also warm the changing area.
Scientific term 'hīto shokku genshō'.
浴室の設計において、採光とプライバシーの両立が課題となりました。
In the design of the bathroom, balancing natural light and privacy became a challenge.
Formal expression 'ni oite' (regarding).
浴室の自動洗浄機能のおかげで、家事の負担が大幅に軽減されました。
Thanks to the automatic cleaning function of the bathroom, the burden of housework has been significantly reduced.
Cause 'no okage de' (thanks to).
浴室の蛇口のパッキンを自分で交換するのは、意外と簡単です。
Replacing the washer in the bathroom faucet yourself is surprisingly easy.
Nominalized phrase 'no wa'.
浴室は単なる洗浄の場ではなく、精神的な浄化の場でもあります。
The bathroom is not just a place for washing; it is also a place for spiritual purification.
'...tannaru ... dewa naku' (not merely... but).
浴室という閉鎖的な空間が、彼の創作意欲を刺激したのかもしれない。
The enclosed space of the bathroom might have stimulated his creative desire.
Abstract usage of 'kūkan' (space).
浴室の鏡に映る自分の姿を見つめ、彼女は静かに決意を固めた。
Staring at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, she quietly solidified her resolve.
Literary description of internal state.
浴室の湿った空気の中に、微かに過去の記憶が漂っているようだった。
In the damp air of the bathroom, a faint memory of the past seemed to drift.
Metaphorical/sensory language.
浴室の老朽化に伴い、全面的な配管工事を余儀なくされた。
Along with the aging of the bathroom, comprehensive plumbing work was forced.
Formal 'ni tomonai' and 'wo yoginaku sareta'.
浴室における水の音は、都会の喧騒を忘れさせる唯一の救いだった。
The sound of water in the bathroom was the only salvation that made one forget the city's bustle.
Sophisticated noun modification.
浴室の設計思想には、日本独特の「水」に対する畏敬の念が反映されている。
The design philosophy of the bathroom reflects the awe toward 'water' unique to Japan.
Complex abstract concepts.
浴室という私的な領域において、人は社会的な仮面を脱ぎ捨てることができる。
In the private realm of the bathroom, people can cast off their social masks.
Sociological analysis.
浴室の壁を伝う滴が、静寂の中で時を刻むメトロノームのように響いた。
The droplets running down the bathroom wall echoed like a metronome ticking away time in the silence.
Simile and poetic imagery.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To go to the bathroom.
着替えを持って浴室に行く。
— To leave the bathroom.
浴室を出たら水分を補給して。
— To stay in the bathroom for a long time.
考え事をして浴室にこもる。
— To wash/scrub the bathroom.
お風呂の前に浴室を洗う。
— The size/spaciousness of the bathroom.
浴室の広さを確認する。
— The bathroom light.
浴室の明かりがついている。
— The bathroom wall.
浴室の壁に棚をつける。
— Bathroom drainage.
浴室の排水が悪い。
— The bathroom door.
浴室のドアをノックする。
— Bathroom tiles.
浴室のタイルを張り替える。
Wird oft verwechselt mit
In the West, 'bathroom' means toilet. In Japan, 'yokushitsu' is only for bathing.
The washroom with the sink, usually outside the 'yokushitsu'.
A large public bath, not a private home bathroom.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— Naked companionship; building trust through honesty (often used for public baths but applicable to the intimacy of the space).
浴室での裸の付き合いが友情を深める。
Cultural— To muffle one's voice in the bathroom (often used in drama for crying privately).
彼女は浴室で声を殺して泣いた。
Literary— The bathroom echoes (often said when someone is singing).
浴室は声がよく響くね。
Common— To be surrounded by steam; to be in a dreamy or confused state.
浴室の湯気に巻かれて、考えがまとまらない。
Poetic— Cleaning the bathroom is cleaning the heart (a Zen-like proverb).
浴室掃除は心の掃除だと思って励みなさい。
Philosophical— To look at the world through a small bathroom window (living in a small, private world).
彼は浴室の窓から世間を見るような生活をしている。
Metaphorical— The master of the bathroom (someone who spends way too much time there).
弟はすっかり浴室の主になっている。
Humorous— Bathroom dampness (used to describe a gloomy atmosphere).
その部屋には浴室のような湿り気があった。
Descriptive— Cannot be put in the corner of the bathroom (something too important to ignore).
この問題は浴室の隅に置けないほど重大だ。
Metaphorical— The truth reflected in the bathroom mirror (facing one's true self).
浴室の鏡に映る真実から目を逸らしてはいけない。
DramaticLeicht verwechselbar
Both end in 'shitsu'.
Kyōshitsu is a classroom; Yokushitsu is a bathroom.
教室で勉強し、浴室で洗う。
Both end in 'shitsu'.
Shinshitsu is a bedroom.
寝室で寝て、浴室で起きる。
Both end in 'shitsu'.
Bushitsu is a club room.
部室に道具を置き、浴室で汗を流す。
Both end in 'shitsu'.
Machiaishitsu is a waiting room.
待合室で待ち、浴室で休む。
Both end in 'shitsu'.
Byōshitsu is a hospital room.
病室から浴室へ移動する。
Satzmuster
[Noun] wa yokushitsu ni arimasu.
Sekken wa yokushitsu ni arimasu. (The soap is in the bathroom.)
Yokushitsu de [Verb-masu].
Yokushitsu de shawaa wo abimasu. (I take a shower in the bathroom.)
Yokushitsu wo [Adjective-ku] shimasu.
Yokushitsu wo kirei ni shimasu. (I make the bathroom clean.)
Yokushitsu ni [Noun] ga tsuite imasu.
Yokushitsu ni mado ga tsuite imasu. (The bathroom has a window attached.)
Yokushitsu no [Noun] wo [Verb-causative].
Musuko ni yokushitsu no sōji wo sasemasu. (I make my son clean the bathroom.)
Yokushitsu ni okeru [Noun].
Yokushitsu ni okeru kanki no jōyō-sei. (The importance of ventilation in the bathroom.)
Yokushitsu wa [Adjective] desu.
Yokushitsu wa hiroi desu. (The bathroom is spacious.)
Yokushitsu no [Noun] wa [Adjective] desu.
Yokushitsu no yuka wa tsumetai desu. (The bathroom floor is cold.)
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High, especially in residential and commercial contexts.
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Using 'yokushitsu' to mean toilet.
→
Toire / O-tearai
In Japan, these are almost always separate rooms.
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Saying 'yokushitsu ni hairu' to mean taking a bath.
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O-furo ni hairu
You enter the bath (the water/tub), not just the room.
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Confusing 'yokushitsu' with 'kyoshitsu'.
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Yokushitsu
One is a bathroom, the other is a classroom.
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Thinking 'yokushitsu' is only for showers.
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It includes the tub.
The 'yoku' implies soaking/bathing.
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Using 'yokushitsu' for an onsen.
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Yokujō / Onsen
Onsens are public/natural, not a household room.
Tipps
Wash First
Always rinse your body before entering the bathtub in the 浴室.
Ventilation
Keep the 浴室 fan on for several hours after use to prevent mold.
Formal vs Casual
Use 'yokushitsu' for real estate and 'o-furoba' for friends.
Heat Shock
Warm up the 浴室 in winter before entering to avoid sudden blood pressure changes.
Particle Choice
Use 'de' for cleaning the 浴室 and 'ni' for being in it.
Radical Check
The 'sanzui' (water radical) on the left of 浴 reminds you it's about water.
Smart Baths
Many modern 浴室 have remote controls to start the water from the kitchen.
Guest Rules
If you are a guest, ask 'O-furo wo itadaite mo ii desu ka?' (May I use the bath?).
Product Labels
Look for 浴室用 on cleaning supplies at the drugstore.
Room Layout
The 浴室 is usually next to the 洗面所 (washroom).
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
YOKU (Yogurt) in the SHITSU (Sheets)? No, keep the yogurt in the YOKUSHITSU (Bathroom) so you can wash it off!
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a room (室) where a person is standing under a waterfall (浴) in a valley.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to label every item in your bathroom using Japanese sticky notes, starting with the door labeled 浴室.
Wortherkunft
Middle Chinese roots. The kanji 浴 (yoku) comes from 'water' + 'valley', suggesting water flowing into a valley to wash. 室 (shitsu) comes from 'roof' + 'to arrive', indicating a place where one arrives to stay.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: A room for washing or ritual purification.
Sino-Japanese (Kango).Kultureller Kontext
Always mention that one must wash outside the tub. Entering the tub with soap is a major social faux pas in Japan.
English speakers often say 'bathroom' to mean 'toilet.' In Japan, this causes confusion. Use 'toire' for the toilet.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Real Estate
- 浴室乾燥機付き
- 浴室とトイレ別
- 広い浴室
- 浴室のリフォーム
Cleaning
- 浴室の掃除
- カビ取り剤
- 排水口の掃除
- 床を磨く
Daily Routine
- 浴室に行く
- シャワーを浴びる
- 電気を消す
- 窓を開ける
Hotels
- 浴室のアメニティ
- 共同浴室
- 浴室の使い方
- タオルを置く
Renovation
- 浴室の設計
- タイルの張り替え
- 給湯器の設置
- バリアフリー化
Gesprächseinstiege
"あなたの家の浴室には窓がありますか？ (Does your bathroom have a window?)"
"浴室の掃除は誰が担当していますか？ (Who is in charge of cleaning the bathroom?)"
"新しいアパートの浴室はどうですか？ (How is the bathroom in your new apartment?)"
"浴室で音楽を聴くのが好きですか？ (Do you like listening to music in the bathroom?)"
"浴室の換気扇を消し忘れたことはありますか？ (Have you ever forgotten to turn off the bathroom fan?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
今日、浴室を掃除した時の感想を書いてください。 (Write about your thoughts when you cleaned the bathroom today.)
理想の浴室のデザインについて説明してください。 (Describe your ideal bathroom design.)
日本の浴室と自分の国の浴室の違いを書いてください。 (Write about the differences between Japanese bathrooms and those in your country.)
浴室でリラックスするために何を使いますか？ (What do you use to relax in the bathroom?)
浴室で起きた面白いエピソードを書いてください。 (Write about a funny episode that happened in the bathroom.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually no. In Japan, the toilet is in a separate room. Only in 'unit baths' in small apartments are they combined.
'Yokushitsu' is more formal and used in writing or technical talk. 'O-furoba' is casual and used in daily conversation.
Technically yes, but 'yokujō' is more common for public facilities.
You say 'Yokushitsu ni imasu.' or 'O-furo ni haitte imasu.' (I am in the bath).
A prefabricated waterproof room that includes the walls, floor, and tub. It's often called 'yokushitsu' in floor plans.
Because Japanese people wash their bodies outside the tub on the floor before soaking.
It is 'yokushitsu kansōki.' It's used for drying the room and laundry.
Yes, it refers to the entire room where you shower and bathe.
It is 浴室 (Bathing + Room).
Yes, you will see it in hotel guides to describe the room's facilities.
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Describe your bathroom using 'yokushitsu'.
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Write a sentence asking where the bathroom is.
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Translate: 'I clean the bathroom on Saturdays.'
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Explain why ventilation is important in the 浴室.
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Translate: 'The bathroom floor is slippery.'
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Describe a 'Unit Bath'.
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Write a request to turn off the bathroom light.
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Translate: 'I want a house with a spacious bathroom.'
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Write about your daily routine in the 浴室.
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Translate: 'The bathroom mirror is foggy.'
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Write a sentence using 'yokushitsu' and 'kanki'.
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Describe the features of a modern Japanese 浴室.
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Translate: 'The bathroom is on the first floor.'
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Write a sentence using 'yokushitsu' and 'mado'.
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Translate: 'I need to buy a new mat for the bathroom.'
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Describe a traditional wooden bathroom.
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Write a sentence about bathroom safety for the elderly.
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Translate: 'The bathroom door is broken.'
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Write a short dialogue about cleaning the 浴室.
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Translate: 'Please refrain from smoking in the bathroom.'
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Say 'The bathroom is clean' in Japanese.
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Ask 'Where is the bathroom?'
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Say 'I am cleaning the bathroom.'
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Tell someone to turn on the bathroom fan.
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Say 'The bathroom floor is wet.'
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Ask 'Is there a window in the bathroom?'
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Say 'I want to renovate the bathroom.'
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Tell someone to close the bathroom door.
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Say 'I dropped my soap in the bathroom.'
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Ask 'How large is the bathroom?'
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Say 'Please don't forget to turn off the bathroom light.'
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Describe your bathroom's color.
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Say 'There is mold in the bathroom corner.'
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Say 'The bathroom is on the second floor.'
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Tell someone the bathroom is occupied.
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Say 'I'm looking for a bathroom dryer.'
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Say 'The bathroom tiles are old.'
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Ask 'When did you clean the bathroom?'
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Say 'The bathroom water is cold.'
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Say 'I feel relaxed in the bathroom.'
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Listen to the word: 浴室 (Yokushitsu). What does it mean?
Listen to: 浴室はあそこです。 Where is the bathroom?
Listen to: 浴室を掃除してください。 What should you do?
Listen to: 浴室の電気を消しましたか。 What is being asked?
Listen to: 浴室には窓がありません。 Does the bathroom have a window?
Listen to: 浴室のドアを閉めて。 What is the command?
Listen to: 浴室は二階です。 Where is the bathroom?
Listen to: 浴室の床が滑ります。 What is the warning?
Listen to: 浴室の換気扇を回して。 What should be turned on?
Listen to: 浴室は広くてきれいです。 Describe the bathroom.
Listen to: 浴室のリフォームをします。 What is happening?
Listen to: 浴室にタオルを置きました。 Where is the towel?
Listen to: 浴室の鏡が割れました。 What happened to the mirror?
Listen to: 浴室の温度を下げてください。 What is the request?
Listen to: 浴室のアメニティ。 What is being referred to?
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Summary
The word 浴室 (yokushitsu) specifically refers to the room containing the bath and shower. Unlike the English 'bathroom,' it rarely contains a toilet in Japan. Example: 浴室を掃除してください (Please clean the bathroom).
- Yokushitsu means 'bathing room' and is the formal term for bathroom.
- It typically excludes the toilet in Japanese home layouts.
- The room is a waterproof 'wet room' for showering and soaking.
- Commonly found in real estate listings and technical contexts.
Wash First
Always rinse your body before entering the bathtub in the 浴室.
Ventilation
Keep the 浴室 fan on for several hours after use to prevent mold.
Formal vs Casual
Use 'yokushitsu' for real estate and 'o-furoba' for friends.
Heat Shock
Warm up the 浴室 in winter before entering to avoid sudden blood pressure changes.
Beispiel
ユニット浴室です。
