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2009.04.28(Review of 2002.01.11 edition)

Here's a WordMaster edition that could definitely be considered “survival English!”

Today's LessonCATEGORY: 混同しやすい言葉
BATHROOM vs. RESTROOM
(家の)トイレ、浴室 vs. (公共の)トイレ

Explanation

  • When in someone's home, Americans usually call a room with a toilet a bathroom. This room may - or may NOT - have a bath or shower, as well.

    When in a restaurant, department store, or other public place, we often call a room with a toilet a restroom.
  • アメリカ人は普通、家のトイレのことを、bathroom と呼びます。この部屋には浴槽やシャワーがあることもあります。

    レストランやデパート、その他公共の場所にあるトイレは、 restroom と呼ばれることが多いです。

BATHROOM vs. RESTROOM

examples

  1. (at a friend's home)
    Can I use the bathroom?
  2. Terry's new home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
  3. (at a department store information desk)
    Excuse me, where's the restroom?
  4. (at a restaurant)
    I'll be right back. I'm just going to use the restroom.

英会話レッスンHave yourself a great time tomorrow, and we'll see you again on Thursday!