Formal — to staff
Ramen · Shop
すみません、麺を少なめ、油少なめ、味薄めにできますか？ — Excuse me, can I get less noodles, less oil, and a lighter flavor? (Ramen · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、麺を少なめ、油少なめ、味薄めにできますか？
すみません、めんをすくなめ、あぶらすくなめ、あじうすめにできますか？
Excuse me, can I get less noodles, less oil, and a lighter flavor?
Romaji: Sumimasen, men o sukuname, abura sukuname, aji usume ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, shōchi itashimashita. Men sukuname, abura sukuname, aji usume desu ne.
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はい、承知いたしました。麺少なめ、油少なめ、味薄めですね。
はい、しょうちいたしました。めんすくなめ、あぶらすくなめ、あじうすめですね。
Yes, understood. Less noodles, less oil, lighter flavor.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up one hand to indicate 'less', or make a circular motion with hand to indicate 'customization' while speaking.
Be aware that some shops may not offer all these customizations, especially smaller, traditional establishments. Ask politely and be prepared for a 'no'.
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