公衆便所

こうしゅうべんじょ
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1

A public toilet or lavatory available for general public use; also called 'public restroom.'

Noun

Examples

公園の公衆便所は朝に清掃されることが多い。

The public toilets in the park are often cleaned in the morning.

旅行中に公衆便所を探して、駅前で見つけた。

While traveling I looked for a public toilet and found one in front of the station.

入口に『公衆便所』と大きく表示されている。

The entrance is marked with a large sign reading 'public toilet.'

2

A vulgar, derogatory slang term used to insult someone (very offensive). It should be avoided in ordinary speech.

NounSlangVulgar Expression or WordDerogatory

Examples

彼女を「公衆便所」などと罵るのは非常に侮辱的だ。

Calling her a 'public toilet' is extremely insulting.

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