Formal — to staff
Public · Bath · Etiquette
すみません、洗い場の使い方で一つ教えていただけますか? — Excuse me, could you teach me one thing about how to use the washing area? (Public · Bath · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、洗い場の使い方で一つ教えていただけますか?
すみません、あらいばのつかいかたでひとつおしえていただけますか?
Excuse me, could you teach me one thing about how to use the washing area?
Romaji: Sumimasen, araiba no tsukaikata de hitotsu oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, douzo. Dochira ga gofumei desu ka?
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はい、どうぞ。どちらがご不明ですか?
はい、どうぞ。どちらがごふめいですか?
Yes, please. What is unclear?
Gesture & etiquette
Look towards the washing area, slight bow
Always wash your body thoroughly before entering the main bath. Do not bring towels into the main bath water. Tattoos may be restricted in some establishments.