Formal — to staff
Shrine
You
すみません、絵馬はどちらに掛けたらいいですか?
すみません、えまはどちらにかけたらいいですか?
Excuse me, where should I hang this ema (votive tablet)?
Romaji: Sumimasen, ema wa dochira ni kaketara ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Achira no emakake ni onegai shimasu. Pen mo sochira ni gozaimasu.
Reply
あちらの絵馬掛けにお願いします。ペンもそちらにございます。
あちらのえまかけにおねがいします。ペンもそちらにございます。
Please hang it on that ema stand over there. Pens are also available there.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up the ema, staff will likely point to the designated stand.
Write wishes respectfully. Do not take photos of other people's ema without permission, especially if personal information is visible.
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