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Where is the toilet?

Ask for restroom location.

意味

Used to ask for the location of a public restroom.

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文化的背景

The word 'toilet' is standard and not considered rude. 'Loo' is a very common friendly alternative. People prefer 'restroom' in public and 'bathroom' in homes. 'Toilet' can sound a bit too direct. The word 'washroom' is the most common term used in public buildings and schools. Similar to the UK, 'toilet' is standard. 'Dunny' is a famous slang word but rarely used in cities.

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Add 'Excuse me'

Always start with 'Excuse me' to be polite to strangers.

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US vs UK

Remember: 'Toilet' is fine in London, but try 'Restroom' in New York.

意味

Used to ask for the location of a public restroom.

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Add 'Excuse me'

Always start with 'Excuse me' to be polite to strangers.

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US vs UK

Remember: 'Toilet' is fine in London, but try 'Restroom' in New York.

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The 'Loo'

If you want to sound like a local in England, use 'the loo'.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct words.

Excuse me, where ___ ___ toilet?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is the

We use 'is' for a singular toilet and 'the' for a specific location.

Which is the most polite way to ask in a formal restaurant?

You are at a fancy dinner. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Where are the restrooms?

'Restrooms' is the most polite/formal term in a professional or upscale setting.

Fill in the missing line.

A: Excuse me, where is the toilet? B: ___________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It's upstairs.

The answer should provide a location.

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Regional Names for Toilet

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UK/Australia

  • Toilet
  • Loo
  • Lavatory
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USA

  • Restroom
  • Bathroom
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Canada

  • Washroom

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct words. Fill Blank A1

Excuse me, where ___ ___ toilet?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: is the

We use 'is' for a singular toilet and 'the' for a specific location.

Which is the most polite way to ask in a formal restaurant? Choose A2

You are at a fancy dinner. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Where are the restrooms?

'Restrooms' is the most polite/formal term in a professional or upscale setting.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

A: Excuse me, where is the toilet? B: ___________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: It's upstairs.

The answer should provide a location.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

No, it's not rude, but it is very direct. In some cultures, people prefer softer words like 'restroom'.

You will see 'W.C.' on signs, but people rarely say it out loud in English. Use 'toilet' instead.

It is a polite, slightly old-fashioned term for a small bathroom for guests in a house.

関連フレーズ

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Restroom

synonym

A public toilet

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Bathroom

similar

A room with a toilet and/or bath

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Loo

informal

British slang for toilet

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Washroom

specialized form

Canadian term for toilet

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Powder room

specialized form

A small toilet for guests

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