"すみません、どなたかいらっしゃいますか？" — Excuse me, is anyone in here? (polite) (Public · Restroom

Formal — to staff

Public · Restroom · Etiquette

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すみません、どなたかいらっしゃいますか？

Excuse me, is anyone in here? (polite)

Romaji: Sumimasen, donata ka irasshaimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: (Naka kara) Hai, haitte imasu. / (Soto kara) Iie, aite imasu yo.

(中から) はい、入っています。 / (外から) いえ、空いていますよ。

(なかから) はい、はいっています。 / (そとから) いいえ、あいていますよ。

(From inside) Yes, it's occupied. / (From outside) No, it's free.

Gently tap on the door (lightly), or just stand and wait.

Do not rattle the door aggressively. Wait patiently for a reply. If no reply, assume it's vacant but check carefully before entering.

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