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Hello, this is Yohji.
One of the things that surprised everyone when they came to Japan was the large number of buttons on the toilet. The latest Japanese toilets have nearly 10 buttons, and if you don’t know how to use them, it’s hard to flush the water. In this topic, I will explain the buttons on Japanese toilets and introduce examples of conversations related to toilets.
Contents
What is the difference between Japanese toilets and other countries?
Japanese toilets have a function called “washlet” for washing the rear. Old buildings and homes do not have high-performance restroom, but department stores, train stations, and airports often have high-performance restroom. In addition, it has various functions such as warming the toilet seat, deodorizing function, and cleaning function that women can use during physiology. My senior was comfortable using the washlet and was washing his rear for about 5 minutes. Lol
Function Symbol
Here, I will explain the function together with the button image.
The symbols used on the toilet buttons differed from manufacturer to manufacturer, but all toilets manufactured after 2017 have the same button symbol as described above.
Conversation example
Where are the restrooms?（お手洗いはどこですか。/ おてあらいは どこですか。）
It is at the end of the aisle.（通路の突き当りです。 / つうろの つきあたりです。）
Can I borrow a restroom?（お手洗いをお借りできますか。 / おてあらいを おかりできますか。）
Here you go.（こちらです。）
Can I go to the bathroom?（トイレに行ってきてもいい？ / といれに いってきても いい？）
OK.（うん）
Can I go to the bathroom because I have diarrhea.（お腹が痛いからトイレに行ってきてもいい？ / おなかが いたいから といれに いってきても いい？）
Sure.（もちろん）
I need to go to the restroom a lot.（トイレがちかいんだ。 / といれが ちかいんだ。）
Me too.（私も。 / わたしも。）
There are several Japanese words for toilets, but “お手洗い（おてあらい）” is more polite than “トイレ”. In addition, “お化粧室（おけしょうしつ）” is a polite term used by women.
※In the description, toilet and restroom are used interchangeably.
Extra edition
Please pull the lever to the right of the tank forward to flush. 
Please press the switch on the wall to flush. 
Please push the lever to the left of the tank back to flush. 
Please place your hand on the sensor on the wall to flush. 
The toilet will flush automatically when you move away.
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Conclusion
When I was writing an article about the restroom, I wanted to go to the restroom. Lol I’ll just have a cup of coffee before that.
I always hope that your life in Japan will be better.
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