화장실

Korean

Etymology

From 화장 (化粧, hwajang, “cosmetics”) + 실 (室, sil, “room”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key)[ɸwa̠d͡ʑa̠ŋɕʰiɭ]
  • Phonetic Hangul[화장실]
Revised Romanization? hwajangsil
Revised Romanization (translit.)? hwajangsil
McCune–Reischauer? hwajangsil
Yale Romanization? hwacangsil

Noun

화장실 • (hwajangsil) (hanja 化粧室)

  1. bathroom; restroom; toilet
    • 여자 화장실은 어디에 있나요?
      Yeoja hwajangsireun eodie innayo?
      Where is the ladies' lavatory please?

Synonyms
  • (standard North Korean) 위생실 (衛生室, wisaengsil)
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