화장실 vs 욕실
Korean word comparison
Listen to 화장실
Listen to 욕실
| 화장실 | 욕실 |
|---|---|
hwa-JANG-sil noun | yoksil noun |
| restroom; bathroom; toilet | bathroom (room with a bathtub or shower) |
How they differ
While '화장실' broadly covers toilets/restrooms, '욕실' specifically refers to a room for bathing (bathtub or shower) and may not imply the presence of a toilet. In housing and facility descriptions, '욕실' emphasizes bathing fixtures rather than toilet functions.
When to use each
When to use 화장실: Prefer '화장실' when you mean a restroom or need to ask for a toilet specifically.
When to use 욕실: Use '욕실' when referring to a bathroom with bathing facilities (e.g., in apartment listings or when talking about a shower/bath).
Side-by-side examples
- 화장실 좀 빌릴 수 있을까요?
(May I use the restroom?) - 이 아파트는 욕실이 두 개 있어요.
(This apartment has two bathrooms.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and common, especially in housing descriptions; slightly more specific than '화장실'.