🗺️ Directions & Places
How to say “Excuse me, where is the restroom?” in Japanese
すみません、トイレ は どこ ですか
Sumimasen, toire wa doko desu ka
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- すみませんsumimasenexcuse me
- トイレtoiretoilet / restroom
- どこ ですかdoko desu kawhere is it?
Usage & culture tip
The ultimate travel survival phrase! Convenience stores, train stations, and malls always have clean restrooms.
Good for: Asking for and understanding directions to places.