用足(ようた)し

ようたし
noun
errand; going to the bathroom (euphemism)
1. errand; doing business; running an errand
going out to take care of some task or business
用足(ようた)しに出(で)かける。
To go out on an errand.
銀行(ぎんこう)で用足(ようた)しをする。
To take care of business at the bank.
ちょっと用足(ようた)しに行(い)ってきます。
I'll be back in a moment; I need to take care of something.
2. going to the bathroom; using the toilet
a euphemistic expression for using the restroom
用足(ようた)しに行(い)きたい。
I need to use the bathroom.
子(こ)どもが用足(ようた)しをしたがっている。
The child needs to go to the bathroom.
外(そと)で用足(ようた)しができない。
I can't use the toilet outside (of home).

USAGE:

  • 用足(ようた)しに行(い)く (to go on an errand; to go to the bathroom)
  • 用足(ようた)しをする (to run an errand; to use the toilet)
  • 用足(ようた)しに出(で)かける (to go out for errands)

SENSE 2 (Euphemism):
A polite, indirect way to say one needs to use the bathroom. Common with children or in formal situations.

OTHER BATHROOM EUPHEMISMS:

  • お手洗(てあら)い (bathroom - lit. hand-washing)
  • トイレに行(い)く (to go to the toilet - direct)
  • 御不浄(ごふじょう) (lavatory - very formal)

RELATED:

  • 用事(ようじ) (errand, business)
  • 買(か)い物(もの) (shopping)
  • お手洗(てあら)い (restroom)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58
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