Formal — to staff
Vending · Machine
すみません、この飲み物、買えないみたいなんですけど…。 — Excuse me, it seems like I can't buy this drink... (Vending · Machine, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、この飲み物、買えないみたいなんですけど…。
すみません、こののみもの、かえないみたいなんですけど…。
Excuse me, it seems like I can't buy this drink...
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono nomimono, kaenai mitai nan desu kedo.... / Reply Romaji: Ā, sore wa urikire desu ne. Mōshiwake arimasen.
Reply
ああ、それは売り切れですね。申し訳ありません。
ああ、それはうりきれですね。もうしわけありません。
Oh, that one is sold out. I apologize.
Gesture & etiquette
Point at the specific drink button on the vending machine.
Do not try to force coins or cards into a machine if it's clearly not accepting them. Look for a "故障中" (ko-shō-chū - out of order) sign.
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