Formal — to stranger
Coin · Laundry
すみません、この洗濯機、まだ使ってますか？ — Excuse me, is this washing machine still in use? (Coin · Laundry, Formal — to stranger, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、この洗濯機、まだ使ってますか？
すみません、このせんたくき、まだつかってますか？
Excuse me, is this washing machine still in use?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono sentakuki, mada tsukattemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Ah, sumimasen! Ima sugu dashimasu.
Reply
あっ、すみません！今すぐ出します。
あっ、すみません！いますぐだします。
Oh, sorry! I'll take them out right away.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, pointing to the machine.
Do not touch other people's laundry without permission. Wait or ask politely.
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