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Formal — to staff

Japanese · Garden

N5

すみません、この石(ベンチ)に座っても大丈夫ですか?Excuse me, is it okay to sit on this rock (bench)? (Japanese · Garden, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)

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すみません、この石(ベンチ)に座っても大丈夫ですか?

すみません、このいし(べんち)にすわってもだいじょうぶですか?

Excuse me, is it okay to sit on this rock (bench)?

Romaji: Sumimasen, kono ishi (benchi) ni suwatte mo daijoubu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, douzo. Go-yukkuri o-tanoshimi kudasai.

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はい、どうぞ。ごゆっくりお楽しみください。

はい、どうぞ。ごゆっくりおたのしみください。

Yes, please do. Please enjoy your time.

Gesture & etiquette

Point to the specific rock/bench, slight bow, questioning look.

Some aesthetically placed rocks or structures are for viewing, not sitting. Always ask if unsure.

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