JAPAN

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Finding a restroom can be difficult when we go out. Although stores and malls and restaurants most likely have signs that will easily guide you to one, that may not necessarily be the case.

So, when you have trouble finding a restroom, try this phrase.

“Toire wa doko desuka?” which means “Where is the restroom?”

(“toire” – restroom, “wa” - a postpositional particle to indicate a subject, “doko desuka?” – where is ~?)

OK, stay safe and see you in the next episode of Speakin’ Japanese.

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