Title: Squat toilet - Wikipedia
Headings: Squat toilet
Squat toilet
Contents
Terminology
Design
Use
Health, hygiene and maintenance
Society and culture
Perceptions and trends
Public toilets
Preferences by country or region
Europe
China
Japan
Gallery
See also
References
External links

Content: A squat toilet may use a water seal and therefore be a flush toilet, or it can be without a water seal and therefore be a dry toilet. The term "squat" refers only to the expected defecation posture and not any other aspects of toilet technology, such as whether it is water flushed or not. Squat toilets are used all over the world, but are particularly common in many Asian and African countries, as well as Southern European countries. In many of those countries, anal cleansing with water is also the cultural norm and easier to perform than with toilets used in a sitting position. Contents
1 Terminology
2 Design
3 Use
4 Health, hygiene and maintenance
5 Society and culture
5.1 Perceptions and trends
5.2 Public toilets
5.3 Preferences by country or region
5.3.1 Europe
5.3.2 China
5.3.3 Japan
6 Gallery
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Terminology
Squat toilets are also referred to as "Asian toilets", "Indian toilets" or "Turkish toilets" by people in Western Europe because they can be found in those countries. In Japan, squat toilets are referred to as "Japanese-style toilets". Conversely, sitting toilets are often referred to as "western-style toilets". They are called "French toilets" in some parts of the Middle East. Design
Side view of a ceramic squat toilet in Japan before installation
Squat toilets are arranged at floor level, which requires the individual to squat with bent knees. In contrast to a pedestal or a sitting toilet, the opening of the drain pipe is located at the ground level.