1.
powder room; women's restroom; vanity area
a restroom or vanity area, typically in department stores, hotels, or commercial facilities, designed for women to freshen up
Refers to a designated area, usually in department stores, hotels, or commercial buildings, where women can fix their hair, apply makeup, or freshen up. Unlike a standard restroom, a powder room typically includes mirrors, counter space, and seating.
Common collocations
- パウダールームで化粧を直す: to fix one's makeup in the powder room
- パウダールームを利用する: to use the powder room
- 完備されたパウダールーム: a fully equipped powder room
Usage
In Japanese, パウダールーム is not a euphemism for a toilet the way "powder room" sometimes is in English. It specifically refers to the makeup and grooming area, which is often a separate space from the toilet stalls in Japanese department stores and commercial facilities. The term 化粧室 is a closer equivalent to the English euphemistic use of "powder room" meaning restroom.