Translation guide
A washstand is a piece of furniture with a basin for washing, often found in older homes or traditional settings. In modern Japanese, the concept is expressed through words for bathroom sink, vanity, or traditional washbasin stand.
A fixed basin with a counter and storage, commonly found in contemporary bathrooms.
The standard term for a bathroom sink or vanity unit with a counter. Used in homes, hotels, and public restrooms.
I washed my face at the washstand.
We installed a new washstand.
Refers to the washroom or the area where the washstand is located. Often used for the room itself.
The mirror in the washroom is foggy.
A piece of furniture with a basin and pitcher, used before modern plumbing.
A stand for a washbasin, often wooden, used in traditional Japanese homes. This is the closest equivalent to an antique washstand.
My grandmother's house has an old washstand.
A stone water basin found in Japanese gardens or temple entrances for ritual hand washing. Not a piece of furniture, but serves a similar purpose in a traditional context.
A movable stand holding a basin, sometimes used in camping or temporary settings.
A modern portable stand for a plastic washbasin, often used outdoors or in simple accommodations.
I brought a washstand to the campsite.
The English word 'washstand' can refer to both antique furniture and modern bathroom fixtures. In Japanese, the appropriate term depends heavily on context. Using 洗面台 for an antique piece would be inaccurate, and 洗面器台 for a modern sink would sound odd.
茶室の前に手水鉢がある。
There is a washbasin in front of the tea room.