Formal — to staff
Public · Bath · Etiquette
あの、すみません。ここの洗い場は、座って使うのがマナーですか？ — Excuse me. Is it proper etiquette to sit down when using the washing station here? (Public · Bath · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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あの、すみません。ここの洗い場は、座って使うのがマナーですか？
あの、すみません。ここのあらいばは、すわってつかうのがマナーですか？
Excuse me. Is it proper etiquette to sit down when using the washing station here?
Romaji: Ano, sumimasen. Koko no araiba wa, suwatte tsukau no ga manaa desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sō desu. Suwatte yukkuri otsukai kudasai.
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はい、そうです。座ってゆっくりお使いください。
はい、そうです。すわってゆっくりおつかいください。
Yes, that's right. Please sit and take your time.
Gesture & etiquette
Point vaguely towards the washing stations/stools, perhaps a slight bowing gesture when asking.
Do not stand while washing, as splashing water might bother others. Rinse your body thoroughly before entering the bath.
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