"こちらの器、少し欠けてしまったのですが、修理は可能ですか？" — This piece of pottery (vessel) has a small chip, is it possible to repair it? (Traditional · Crafts

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こちらの器、少し欠けてしまったのですが、修理は可能ですか？

こちらのうつわ、すこしかけてしまったのですが、しゅうりはかのうですか？

This piece of pottery (vessel) has a small chip, is it possible to repair it?

Romaji: Kochira no utsuwa, sukoshi kakete shimatta no desu ga, shūri wa kanō desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Jōtai ni yorimasu ga, ichido haiken sasete itadakemasu deshō ka?

状態によりますが、一度拝見させていただけますでしょうか？

じょうたいによりますが、いちどはいけんさせていただけますでしょうか？

It depends on the condition, but could you please let me see it?

Gesture & etiquette

Hold up the item with the chip, point to the damaged part.

Be prepared that they might only repair items purchased from their own shop, or that the repair cost might be high. Kintsugi (gold repair) might be an option.

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