Formal — to staff
Onsen · Public · Bath
すみません、もしや、この桶と椅子はどなたかお使いでしたか？ — Excuse me, by any chance, were this bucket and stool being used by someone? (Onsen · Public · Bath, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、もしや、この桶と椅子はどなたかお使いでしたか？
すみません、もしや、このおけといすはどなたかおつかいでしたか？
Excuse me, by any chance, were this bucket and stool being used by someone?
Romaji: Sumimasen, moshiya, kono oke to isu wa donata ka otsukai deshitaka? / Reply Romaji: A, hai, watashi ga tsukatte imashita. OR Ie, daijōbu desu yo.
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あ、はい、私が使っていました。 OR いえ、大丈夫ですよ。
あ、はい、わたしがつかっていました。 OR いえ、だいじょうぶですよ。
Oh, yes, I was using them. OR No, it's fine.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow while speaking. Point gently to the items.
Do not take items from another washing station without confirming. Avoid loud voices in the bath area.
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