Washroom
Slang Term
American
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
Meaning: Canadian/American term for toilet.
加拿大/美式英语中对厕所的称呼。
Término canadiense/estadounidense para el váter.
カナダ・アメリカ英語でトイレのこと。
화장실을 가리키는 캐나다/미국식 표현
'Washroom' is primarily Canadian but also used in American English for public toilets. Emphasizes washing (hands) rather than other functions. Neutral term common in Canada.
'Washroom'主要是加拿大用语,但在美式英语中也用于指公共厕所。强调洗手而非其他功能。在加拿大是常见的中性用语。
'Washroom' es principalmente canadiense, pero también se usa en inglés americano para los aseos públicos. Enfatiza el lavarse (las manos) en lugar de otras funciones. Término neutral común en Canadá.
「Washroom」は主にカナダで使われるが、アメリカ英語でも公衆トイレの意味で使われる。他の機能ではなく手洗い(washing)を強調している。カナダで一般的な中立的用語。
'Washroom'은 주로 캐나다에서 쓰이지만 미국 영어에서도 공중화장실을 가리킬 때 사용됩니다. 다른 기능보다 손 씻기(washing)를 강조하는 표현입니다. 캐나다에서 흔히 쓰이는 중립적인 표현입니다.
Examples
- Where's the washroom? 洗手间在哪里?¿Dónde está el aseo?トイレはどこですか?화장실이 어디예요?
- The washroom is at the back. 洗手间在后面El aseo está al fondoトイレは奥にあります화장실은 안쪽에 있습니다.
- Excuse me, I need the washroom. 请问洗手间在哪里?Disculpe, necesito el aseoすみません、トイレはどこですか실례합니다, 화장실이 어디인가요?
Pronunciation
/ˈwɒʃruːm/
Usage Guide
Context: public facilities, Canada
Tone: neutral, polite
✓ Do Say
- Canadian standard term加拿大标准用语término estándar canadienseカナダの標準的な呼び方캐나다식 표준 표현
✗ Don't Say
- Not common in Britain在英国不常用No es común en Gran Bretañaイギリスでは一般的ではない영국에서는 흔히 쓰이지 않음
Common Mistakes
- Primarily Canadian
Origin & History
North American euphemism emphasizing washing. Particularly Canadian—often the standard term there rather than 'bathroom' or 'restroom.'
Etymology: Wash + room
First recorded: 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Canadian usage
Regional notes: Canadian primarily.
Variations
Washroom
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