In what contexts might one say "風呂{ふろ}" instead of "お[風呂]{ふろ}"?


In what contexts might "風呂" be used instead of "お風呂"? "お巡りさん" has been
lexicalized. "お茶" is almost lexicalized. What about "お風呂"?




Off the top of my head....

  1. In scholarly and/or technical writing regarding bathing or baths.

  2. In advertisement for apartments, describing whether they are equipped with bath tubs or not.

  3. In the news about a bathroom.

Regardless of the context, many male speakers choose to use 「風呂」 over 「お風呂」 on
a daily basis.




Off the top of my head....

  1. In scholarly and/or technical writing regarding bathing or baths.

  2. In advertisement for apartments, describing whether they are equipped with bath tubs or not.

  3. In the news about a bathroom.

Regardless of the context, many male speakers choose to use 「風呂」 over 「お風呂」 on
a daily basis.

