Toilet

Toilet

Japanese Name

といれ

toire

Description

A toilet is a facility used for human waste disposal.
It is an essential part of daily life in homes and public spaces.
Most modern toilets use water to flush waste away.
They are designed for cleanliness and comfort.
Many toilets have seats, lids, and flushing buttons or levers.
In some countries, toilets include advanced features like bidets.
Public toilets are found in schools, stations, and parks.
Clean toilets help protect human health and hygiene.

History

Ancient toilets existed in civilizations like Rome and the Indus Valley.
Early systems used simple water channels to remove waste.
For many centuries, people used simple pit toilets.
Modern flushing toilets were developed in the 16th century.
In the 19th century, sewer systems became common in cities.
This greatly improved public health and sanitation.
Japan later developed many advanced toilet technologies.
Today, toilets are an important part of modern clean living.

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