Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Seating
すみません、あちらのカウンター席は空いていますか？ — Excuse me, is that counter seat over there available? (Restaurant · Seating, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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すみません、あちらのカウンター席は空いていますか？
すみません、あちらのカウンターせきはあいていますか？
Excuse me, is that counter seat over there available?
Romaji: Sumimasen, achira no kauntā seki wa aite imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. / Mōshiwakearimasen, achira wa yoyaku seki desu.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。／申し訳ございません、あちらは予約席です。
はい、どうぞ。／もうしわけございません、あちらはよやくせきです。
Yes, please go ahead. / We apologize, but that seat is reserved.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing vaguely towards the desired seat with an open hand.
Be specific with your pointing. If told it's reserved, accept it gracefully without arguing.
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