Translation guide
The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet instead of diapers. In Japanese, this is commonly referred to with specific terms for the training itself, the equipment used, and related actions.
toilet training
Most common term; often shortened to トイトレ in casual speech.
Referring to the overall process of teaching a child to use the toilet.
The most common and direct translation, often abbreviated as トイトレ in casual contexts.
I'm thinking of starting toilet training soon.
Literally 'diaper removal', this term focuses on the result of being free from diapers. Often used by parents.
When did your child get out of diapers?
A formal, clinical term meaning 'independence in excretion'. Used in medical or educational contexts.
There are individual differences in achieving toilet independence.
Referring to a potty chair or toilet seat adapter used during training.
Describing specific actions like sitting on the potty or having an accident.
To sit on the toilet/potty. A basic phrase used during training.
Let's try sitting on the toilet together.
Child-friendly phrase for 'I peed'. Used to celebrate success.
You peed! Great job!
Soft expression for having an accident. Literally 'I made a mistake'.
おまる is a standalone potty chair, while 補助便座 is a seat that attaches to a regular toilet. Choose based on whether you want the child to get used to the actual toilet from the start.
We started with a potty chair, then moved to a toilet seat adapter.
Use positive, child-friendly language like おしっこ (pee) and うんち (poop) instead of clinical terms. Praise success with すごい！(great!) or 上手！(well done!).
We're starting toilet training next week.
My child is almost out of diapers.
Using a toilet seat adapter helps them sit without fear.
Oh, you had an accident. It's okay.