Letter by letter: 화장실
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 화장실 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 화 | ㅎ + ㅘ | ㅎ h, ㅘ wa |
| 장 | ㅈ + ㅏ + ㅇ | ㅈ j, ㅏ a, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 실 | ㅅ + ㅣ + ㄹ | ㅅ s, ㅣ i, ㄹ l (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
GㅎHㅗKㅏWㅈKㅏDㅇTㅅLㅣFㄹ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "restroom, bathroom" in Korean?
화장실 (hwajangsil).
How do you pronounce 화장실?
It sounds like "hwajangsil".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20