Formal — to staff
Sushi · Restaurant
すみません、この時期は[魚の名前]は旬ですか？ — Excuse me, is [name of fish] in season around this time? (Sushi · Restaurant, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、この時期は[魚の名前]は旬ですか？
すみません、このじきは[さかなのなまえ]はしゅんですか？
Excuse me, is [name of fish] in season around this time?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono jiki wa [sakana no namae] wa shun desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, shun de gozaimasu. Toku ni osusume desu yo.
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はい、旬でございます。特におすすめですよ。
はい、しゅんでございます。とくにおすすめですよ。
Yes, it is in season. We especially recommend it.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to a menu item if applicable, or make a questioning hand gesture.
Do not touch the fish on the display. Always point respectfully if needed. It's polite to ask before requesting something off-menu.
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