Formal — to staff
Public · Bath
すみません、小さなタトゥーがあるのですが、入浴できますか？ — Excuse me, I have a small tattoo. Is it possible to bathe? (Public · Bath, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、小さなタトゥーがあるのですが、入浴できますか？
すみません、ちいさなタトゥーがあるのですが、にゅうよくできますか？
Excuse me, I have a small tattoo. Is it possible to bathe?
Romaji: Sumimasen, chiisana tatū ga aru no desu ga, nyūyoku dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, hoka no okyakusama ni gohairyo itadakereba mondai gozaimasen.
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はい、他のお客様にご配慮いただければ問題ございません。
はい、ほかのおきゃくさまにごはいりょいただければもんだいございません。
Yes, there's no problem as long as you are considerate of other customers.
Gesture & etiquette
Point subtly to the area of the tattoo (if appropriate and not too revealing).
Do not argue if denied entry. Some places have strict no-tattoo policies. If allowed, try to cover small tattoos with a patch if possible, or be discreet.
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