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화장실 어디예요?
How to say where is the bathroom in Korean A1
화장실 어디예요? — restroom, bathroom, and polite pointing phrases.
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화장실 covers public restroom and bathroom. Ask 화장실 어디예요?
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 화장실 어디예요? | hwajangsil eodiyeyo? | Polite | Any shop or station |
| 화장실이 어디에 있어요? | hwajangsiri eodie isseoyo? | Polite full | Clearer full sentence |
| 화장실 좀 써도 돼요? | hwajangsil jom sseodo dwaeyo? | Polite | Asking to use a shop toilet |
| 남자 / 여자 화장실 | namja / yeoja hwajangsil | Noun | Signs |
Which one do I actually use?
Café: 화장실 어디예요?. Pointing reply often comes with 이쪽이요 (“this way”).
Pronunciation notes
- 화장실
화-장-실; ㅈ is soft [j].
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 목욕탕 for public toilet✓ 화장실목욕탕 is a bathhouse / jjimjilbang-style bath.
Example sentences
죄송합니다, 화장실 어디예요?
joesonghamnida, hwajangsil eodiyeyo?
Excuse me — where is the restroom?
남자 화장실은 저쪽이에요.
namja hwajangsireun jeojjogieyo.
The men’s room is that way.
FAQ
How do you say where is the bathroom in Korean?
화장실 어디예요? — works in restaurants, stations, and shops.
Is 화장실 rude?
No — it is the standard polite word for restroom.
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