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男便所 (otokobenjo) Japanese meaning: men's toilet | Kotomora

男おとこ便べん所じょ

Meanings

1

men's toilet; men's restroom

A straightforward noun for a men's toilet facility. Often seen on signs or in public contexts.

男おとこ便べん所じょは二に階かいにあります。
The men's toilet is on the second floor.

Kanji

男male
便convenience, facility, excrement
所place, extent

Related words

男だん子しトイレ
More common modern term for 'men's toilet', often used in public facilities. 男便所 is slightly more old-fashioned or written.
女おんな便べん所じょ
The corresponding term for 'women's toilet'.

Built from

男おとこ+便べん所じょ

Etymology

Compound of 男 (おとこ, 'man') and 便所 (べんじょ, 'toilet').