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Today’s Phrase
화장실이 어디예요?
hwa·jang·si·ri eo·di·ye·yo
hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?
Where is the bathroom?
Did You Know?
Public restrooms in Korea (공중 화장실) are generally clean, well-maintained, and free of charge. Large shopping malls and subway stations always have restrooms easily accessible. Many also have digital indicators showing which stalls are occupied.
Phrase Breakdown
화장실이
hwajangsiri
bathroom (subject)
화장실 (restroom) + 이 (subject particle)
어디예요?
eodiyeyo?
where is it?
어디 (where) + 예요 (polite ‘is’)
Asks for the location of the restroom — an indispensable travel phrase.
Example Phrases
저기요, 화장실이 어디예요?
Jeogiyo, hwajangsiri eodiyeyo?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
저기요 is used to get someone’s attention politely.
화장실 좀 써도 될까요?
Hwajangil jom sseodo doelkkayo?
May I use the restroom?
써도 될까요? asks for permission to use something.
화장실은 지하 1층에 있어요.
Hwajangsireun jiha ilcheunge isseoyo.
The bathroom is on the basement first floor.
지하 means basement or underground.
Related Phrases
세면대가 어디예요?
semyendaega eodiyeyo?
Where is the sink?
Asking specifically for the sink location.
공중 화장실이 있어요?
gongjung hwajangsiri isseoyo?
Is there a public restroom?
Asking if a public toilet is available.
무료예요?
muryoyeyo?
Is it free?
Checking if there is a charge to use the facility.
Quick Review
예약하고 싶어요
Can you recall what this means?
yeyakago sipeoyo
I would like to make a reservation