A polite word for toilet/restroom/washroom; the place for relieving oneself or washing hands.
すみません、お手洗いはどちらですか?
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
お手洗いは二階にあります。どうぞ。
The restroom is on the second floor. Please go ahead.
会議の途中でお手洗いに行ってもいいですか。
May I go to the restroom during the meeting?
このレストランのお手洗いはとてもきれいだ。
The restroom at this restaurant is very clean.