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便所
benjo
Description
「便所」はトイレのことです。少し古い言い方で、今は「トイレ」や「お手洗い」と言う人が多いです。
"便所" means toilet. It's a somewhat old-fashioned term; nowadays, many people say "トイレ" or "お手洗い".
Meanings
便所benjo
toilet, lavatory, restroom
便所はどこですか。
Where is the restroom?
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Notes
- Etymology
便 (excretion/convenience) + 所 (place), literally "place for relieving oneself."
- Nuance
sounds blunt or old-fashioned; トイレ or お手洗い are more polite in modern conversation.
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