Formal — to staff
Ramen · Restaurant
すみません、こちらの〇〇ラーメンは売り切れですか？ — Excuse me, is this [〇〇] ramen sold out? (while pointing to the button) (Ramen · Restaurant, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらの〇〇ラーメンは売り切れですか？
すみません、こちらのまるまるラーメンはうりきれですか？
Excuse me, is this [〇〇] ramen sold out? (while pointing to the button)
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no marumaru rāmen wa urikire desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, mōshiwake gozaimasen. Honjitsu-bun wa urikire de gozaimasu.
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はい、申し訳ございません。本日分は売り切れでございます。
はい、もうしわけございません。ほんじつぶんはうりきれでございます。
Yes, we apologize. Today's portion is sold out.
Gesture & etiquette
Point clearly to the specific button on the vending machine that indicates the desired item. Slight bow.
Do not touch the ticket machine aggressively or get angry if an item is sold out. Politeness and understanding are key.
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