How to say 'Restroom' or 'Hand washing' in Japanese | 手洗い

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The Japanese word for Restroom or Hand washing is 'Tearai', written as 手洗い in Japanese.'Restroom' or 'Hand washing' in hiragana is てあらい.

word

手洗い

Meaning

Restroom, Hand washing

Reading

てあらい

tearai

Kanji

手Hand 洗Wash

Explanation

The Japanese noun '手洗い (てあらい)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'handwashing', which refers to the act of washing one's hands. This is commonly used in contexts related to hygiene, such as before meals or after using the restroom. For example: Please wash your hands「手洗いをしてください」(てあらいをしてください). The second meaning is 'restroom', which refers to a place where one can wash their hands or use the toilet. This usage is more common in public places or establishments. For example: Where is the restroom?「手洗いはどこですか？」(てあらいはどこですか？). It's important to note that the context in which '手洗い' is used will determine which meaning is intended.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6695

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 手洗い

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

手

Meaning

Hand

kanji

洗

Meaning

Wash

Hiragana in the Word 手洗い

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

い

Reading

Words Related to 手洗い Through the Kanji 手

These 48 Words contain the Kanji 手 as well.

word

手

Meaning

Hand

word

相手

Meaning

Partner

word

お手洗い

Meaning

Restroom

word

下手

Meaning

Unskilled

word

空手

Meaning

Karate

word

手術

Meaning

Surgery

word

切手

Meaning

Stamp

word

手紙

Meaning

Letter

word

運転手

Meaning

Driver

word

歌手

Meaning

Singer

word

選手

Meaning

Player, Athlete

word

手続き

Meaning

Procedure

word

手段

Meaning

Method, Means

word

苦手

Meaning

Dislike, Weakness

word

両手

Meaning

Both hands

word

手袋

Meaning

Gloves

word

拍手

Meaning

Clap

word

握手

Meaning

Handshake

word

聞き手

Meaning

Listener

word

右手

Meaning

Right hand

word

上手

Meaning

Skilled

word

勝手

Meaning

Selfish

word

左手

Meaning

Left hand

word

手数

Meaning

Effort

word

大手

Meaning

Front, Major

word

手前

Meaning

Oneself, Front

word

手法

Meaning

Technique

word

入手

Meaning

Acquisition

word

手形

Meaning

Promissory note

word

手伝う

Meaning

Help

word

お手伝い

Meaning

Help

word

手元

Meaning

Hand, Nearby

word

片手

Meaning

One hand

word

人手

Meaning

Workers

word

手入れ

Meaning

Maintenance

word

手本

Meaning

Example, Model

word

手伝い

Meaning

Help

word

手帳

Meaning

Notebook

word

仕手

Meaning

Actor

word

手軽

Meaning

Easy

word

手順

Meaning

Procedure

word

手当て

Meaning

Treatment, Allowance

word

手掛かり

Meaning

Clue

word

助手

Meaning

Assistant

word

手足

Meaning

Limbs

word

手間

Meaning

Effort

word

派手

Meaning

Flashy

word

手首

Meaning

Wrist

Words Related to 手洗い Through the Kanji 洗

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 洗 as well.

word

お手洗い

Meaning

Restroom

word

洗面所

Meaning

Washroom

word

洗う

Meaning

Wash

word

洗濯機

Meaning

Washing machine

word

洗濯

Meaning

Laundry

word

水洗

Meaning

Flushing

word

洗い物

Meaning

Washing

word

洗面

Meaning

Washing

word

洗面器

Meaning

Washbasin

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