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すみません、このタオルは浴場に持っていっても大丈夫ですか？
すみません、このタオルはよくじょうにもっていってもだいじょうぶですか？
Excuse me, is it okay to bring this towel into the bathing area?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono taoru wa yokujō ni motte itte mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, araiba made wa daijōbu desu yo. Tadashi, yokusō no naka ni irenaide kudasai ne.
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はい、洗い場までは大丈夫ですよ。ただし、浴槽の中に入れないでくださいね。
はい、あらいばまではだいじょうぶですよ。ただし、よくそうのなかにいれないでくださいね。
Yes, it's fine to bring it to the washing area. However, please don't put it in the bathtub.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up the small towel.
Absolutely never put the towel into the bathwater itself. It's considered unsanitary. You can place it on your head or at the side of the bath.
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