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お風呂の利用時間と、貸し切り風呂の有無を教えていただけますか？
おふろのりようじかんと、かしきりぶろのうむをおしえていただけますか？
Could you please tell me the bath's operating hours and if there's a private bath available?
Romaji: O-furo no riyō-jikan to, kashikiri-buro no umu o oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Daiyokujō wa maru-ji kara sankaku-ji made desu. Kashikiri-buro wa gozaimasen. / Daiyokujō wa maru-ji kara sankaku-ji made desu. Kashikiri-buro wa shika-ji kara hishi-ji made yoyaku kanō desu.
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大浴場は〇時から△時までです。貸し切り風呂はございません。/ 大浴場は〇時から△時までです。貸し切り風呂は□時から◇時まで予約可能です。
だいよくじょうはまるじからさんかくじまでです。かしきりぶろはございません。/ だいよくじょうはまるじからさんかくじまでです。かしきりぶろはしかじからひしじまでよやくかのうです。
The public bath is open from [X] o'clock to [Y] o'clock. We do not have private baths. / The public bath is open from [X] o'clock to [Y] o'clock. Private baths are available for reservation from [X] o'clock to [Y] o'clock.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly, listen attentively, nod to confirm understanding.
For public baths, men's (男性用 - dansei-yō) and women's (女性用 - josei-yō) baths often rotate or have separate facilities. Ask if unsure. Private baths may require prior booking.