不浄場
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Meanings
1
unclean place; impure area
Refers to a ritually or physically unclean place, often in a religious or traditional context. Not a common everyday word.
In the past, places where dead bodies were handled were considered unclean places.
2
Euphemistic or old-fashioned term for a toilet, especially in temples or traditional settings. Modern Japanese usually uses トイレ or お手洗い.
The temple's lavatory is always kept clean.