トイレットペーパー
toiretto pēpā[to̞iɾe̞t̚to̞ pe̞ːpa̠ː]
The Japanese phrase for "toilet paper" is トイレットペーパー (toiretto pēpā).
トイレットペーパー refers specifically to the paper used for cleaning oneself in the bathroom.
Meaning: paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word トイレットペーパー is a loanword from English, written in the Katakana script.
Which one should you use?
While トイレットペーパー refers to rolls used in the bathroom, the word ティッシュ is used for facial tissues or paper tissues.
How do you pronounce it?
toiretto pēpā
Did you know?
- In Japan, you will often find ウォシュレット (Washlet) electronic bidet seats installed next to the トイレットペーパー, meaning the paper is frequently used only for drying rather than cleaning.
- If you ask for ペーパー in a shop, the clerk will likely be confused, as they will assume you are looking for stationery or printer paper rather than bathroom supplies.
- If you are looking for paper to wipe a table or a spill, you would not use トイレットペーパー but would instead ask for ペーパータオル or キッチンペーパー.
Examples in context
- トイレットペーパーが切れてる！The toilet paper has run out!This sentence shows how to express that the toilet paper has run out using トイレットペーパー.Tatoeba #11906665 by small_snow, translation #11906670 by zogwarg
- これはトイレットペーパーだよ。This is a roll of toilet paper.This sentence is used to identify a roll of toilet paper using トイレットペーパー.Tatoeba #12882290 by small_snow, translation #9169634 by DJ_Saidez
- トイレットペーパーがありません。There's no toilet paper.This sentence is a way to state that there is no toilet paper using トイレットペーパー.Tatoeba #201734 by bunbuku, translation #38947 by CK
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Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are shopping at a supermarket.
- 美咲 Misakiトイレットペーパーを買い忘れた！Toiretto peepaa o kaiwasureta!I forgot to buy toilet paper!
- 蓮 Renあ、あそこにトイレットペーパーがあるよ。A, asoko ni toiretto peepaa ga aru yo.Oh, the toilet paper is over there.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くん、トイレットペーパーを取ってくれる？Ren-kun, toiretto peepaa o totte kureru?Ren, can you grab the toilet paper?
- 蓮 Renわかった、今取ってくるね。Wakatta, ima totte kuru ne.Okay, I'll go get it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet paper” translations and entries トイレットペーパー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
