Casual to Stranger Polite
Public · Bath · Sento
You
すみません、ここ、使っても大丈夫ですか?
すみません、ここ、つかってもだいじょうぶですか?
Excuse me, is it alright if I use this spot?
Romaji: Sumimasen, koko, tsukatte mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, gomen nasai! Sugu modorimasu. / A, sumimasen, dōzo.
Reply
あ、ごめんなさい!すぐ戻ります。/ あ、すみません、どうぞ。
あ、ごめんなさい!すぐもどります。/ あ、すみません、どうぞ。
Oh, I'm sorry! I'll be right back. / Oh, excuse me, please go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Polite gesture towards the washing station. Slight bow.
Do not move other people's belongings without permission. Be discreet and speak softly in a public bath.
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