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Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 化粧室, from 化粧 (“cosmetics”) + 室 (“room”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | hwajangsil |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | hwajangsil |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | hwajangsil |
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| Yale Romanization? | hwacangsil |
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Noun
화장실 • (hwajangsil) (hanja 化粧室)
- bathroom; restroom; toilet
여자 화장실은 어디에 있나요?- yeoja hwajangsireun eodie innayo?
- Where is the ladies' lavatory please?
이 남자를 남자 화장실로 바래다주세요.- i namjareul namja hwajangsillo baraedajuseyo.
- Please escort this gentleman to the gentleman's room.
Synonyms
- (standard North Korean) 위생실 (衛生室, wisaengsil)
- (Yanbian dialect) 변소까이 (byeonsokkai)
- (Koryo-mar) 분까이 (bunkkai)
- (used especially in temples) 해우소 (解憂所, hae'uso)