おしっこに行く
oshikko ni iku
The Japanese phrase for "go pee" is おしっこに行く (oshikko ni iku).
The phrase is used to express the intention or action of leaving one's current location to urinate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word おしっこ (oshikko) literally means "pee" or "urine".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While おしっこに行く can be used, it is more socially acceptable and polite to use トイレに行く (to go to the toilet) instead of mentioning urine directly. In formal settings or when in public, a very common polite way to express the need is トイレに行きたいです (I want to go to the toilet).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the desire to go pee, change the verb to the -tai form: おしっこに行きたい. To say you went to pee in a polite manner, use the past tense おしっこに行きました.
How do you pronounce it?
oshikko ni iku
Did you know?
- In some very polite or old-fashioned contexts, a woman might avoid トイレ (toire) and instead use 化粧室 (keshōshitsu), which literally translates to 'makeup room'.
- In very polite or formal Japanese, people might avoid saying they are 'going' anywhere and instead say 失礼します (shitsurei shimasu), which means 'I am committing a rudeness', to excuse themselves for a bathroom break.
- While おしっこ is used for 'pee', the word しょんべん (shonben) is a more vulgar or rough version often used by men or in very casual settings.
Examples in context
- ちょっとおしっこに行く。Chotto oshikko ni iku.I'm going to go pee for a bit.
- おしっこに行くのはいいけど、早めにね。Oshikko ni iku no wa ii kedo, hayame ni ne.It's fine to go pee, but be quick.
Example conversation
Two children are playing in the living room.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵、おしっこに行く？Himari, oshikko ni iku?Himari, do you want to go pee?
- 陽葵 Himari今はいいよ。Ima wa ii yo.I'm okay for now.
- 大翔 Hirotoじゃあ、僕はおしっこに行くね。Jā, boku wa oshikko ni iku ne.Then, I'm going to go pee.
- 陽葵 Himariはやく戻ってきてね。Hayaku modotte kite ne.Come back quickly.
