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すみません、このバスタオルは湯船の中に持ち込まない方が良いですか？
すみません、このバスタオルはゆぶねのなかにもちこまないほうがよいですか？
Excuse me, is it better not to bring this bath towel into the bathtub?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono basutaoru wa yubune no naka ni mochikomanai hō ga yoi desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, yubune ni wa karada o arau tame no chiisana taoru igai wa irenaide kudasai ne.
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はい、湯船には体を洗うための小さなタオル以外は入れないでくださいね。
はい、ゆぶねにはからだをあらうためのちいさなタオルいがいはれないでくださいね。
Yes, please do not put anything other than a small towel for washing your body into the bathtub.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up the large bath towel, look a bit confused or apologetic.
Do not put large towels into the bathwater. Only small towels (tenugui) used for washing or wringing out are generally allowed near the bath, often placed on the head. Never bring street clothes or underwear into the bathing area.