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washstand, bathroom sink, vanity
A bathroom fixture with a basin for washing the face and hands, often with storage and a mirror.
洗面台で顔を洗う。
Wash your face at the washstand.
洗面台の鏡が曇っている。
The mirror on the washstand is fogged up.
洗面台の下に収納スペースがある。
There's storage space under the washstand.
毎朝洗面台の前に立って、顔を洗って歯を磨きます。
Every morning I stand in front of the washstand to wash my face and brush my teeth.
洗面台の排水口が詰まったので、業者に来てもらって修理してもらいました。
The washstand drain got clogged, so I had a professional come to fix it.
A standard fixture in Japanese bathrooms, located in the 脱衣所 (changing room) separate from the bathing area.
Components:
- 洗面ボウル (basin/bowl)
- 蛇口/水栓 (faucet)
- 鏡 (mirror)
- 収納棚 (storage shelf)
- 照明 (lighting)
Also called:
- 洗面化粧台 (vanity with makeup function)
- 洗面器 (washbasin only)
Common items kept at the 洗面台:
- 歯ブラシ、歯磨き粉 (toothbrush, toothpaste)
- 洗顔料 (face wash)
- 化粧品 (cosmetics)
- ドライヤー (hair dryer)