うんちしたい
unchi shitai
In Japanese, the phrase for "I want to poop" is うんちしたい (unchi shitai).
A childish or informal way to say that one needs to use the bathroom to defecate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of unchi (poop) and shitai (the desire to do/perform an action).
Which one should you use?
While unchi is the word for poop, using it in a sentence like this is much more childish than using more polite terms for defecation or simply saying one needs to use the restroom.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase うんちしたい is highly informal and is typically used by children or in very casual, blunt contexts. For a more polite approach, you might say Otearai ni ukagaimasu. to mean "I will go to the restroom." or use the informal phrase Benjo iku. to indicate the intention to go to the bathroom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb shitai is the tai form of suru (to do), which expresses the speaker's desire to perform the action of the noun unchi.
How do you pronounce it?
unchi shitai
Did you know?
- There is a common Japanese superstition that saying うんこ can bring good luck because it sounds like 運 (un), meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'.
- If you are in a public restroom in Japan and feel the urge, you might see buttons labeled for 'sound masking' to hide any noises made while you 'unchi'.
- The term うんこ (unko) is a very common alternative to うんち (unchi), but うんこ is generally perceived as slightly more vulgar or 'stinkier'.
Examples in context
- うんちしたい。unchi shitai.I want to poop.
- あ、うんちしたい！A, unchi shitai!Ah, I want to poop!
Example conversation
A young couple is relaxing at home together.
- 結衣 Yuiねえ、健太、私、うんちしたい。Nee, Kenta, watashi, unchi shitai.Hey, Kenta, I want to poop.
- 健太 Kentaトイレはあっちだよ。Toire wa acchi dayo.The toilet is over there.
- 結衣 Yuiわかった、すぐ行くね。Wakatta, sugu iku ne.Okay, I'll go right away.
- 健太 Kentaゆっくりでいいよ。Yukkuri de ii yo.Take your time.
