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5 Japanese Bathroom Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn five useful Japanese bathroom words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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comb in Japanese — くし
01

くし

comb
Meaning

髪を整えるために使う道具です。

We use a comb to arrange our hair.

Example

シャワーのあと、くしで髪をとかします。

He combs his hair after the shower.

mirror in Japanese — 鏡
02

鏡

mirror
Meaning

自分の顔や姿を見るためのものです。

A mirror shows your reflection.

Example

出かける前に鏡を見ます。

She looks in the mirror before leaving.

razor in Japanese — かみそり
03

かみそり

razor
Meaning

ひげや毛をそるために使う道具です。

A razor is used to shave hair.

Example

かみそりで顔のひげをそります。

He uses a razor to shave his face.

shower in Japanese — シャワー
04

シャワー

shower
Meaning

体を洗うために水やお湯を出すものです。

A shower sprays water so you can wash your body.

Example

毎朝シャワーを浴びます。

He takes a shower every morning.

sink in Japanese — 洗面台
05

洗面台

sink
Meaning

手や顔を洗う場所です。

A sink is where we wash our hands or face.

Example

歯ブラシは洗面台の隣にあります。

The toothbrush is next to the sink.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Japanese word for “comb”?

✓ くし

What is the Japanese word for “mirror”?

✓ 鏡

What is the Japanese word for “razor”?

✓ かみそり

What is the Japanese word for “shower”?

✓ シャワー

What is the Japanese word for “sink”?

✓ 洗面台

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