What does WC stand for?

[Terry]

Ok, I was talking to my Japanese tutor the other day and I asked her what does the WC stand for that is on some public restroom and on the restroom slippers in Japan. She didn't know. Do any of you know? I figure it is something really obvious that I just can't think of.
Thank for any help
Terry

 

[epigene]

It's the "water closet."

The Water Closet

 

[Terry]

Hehehehe... I knew it would be something obvious!!!
Thanks epigene!

 

[Mike Cash]

I used to wonder why on earth it was called a water closet, then I learned there used to be an "earth closet" as well.

 

[forkagentsmith]

oops i made earth in my pants