"すみません、ここで体を洗っても大丈夫ですか？" — Excuse me, is it alright to wash my body here? (seeking clarification on proper use of a specific shower spot) (Onsen

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Onsen · Etiquette

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すみません、ここで体を洗っても大丈夫ですか？

すみません、ここでからだをあらってもだいじょうぶですか？

Excuse me, is it alright to wash my body here? (seeking clarification on proper use of a specific shower spot)

Romaji: Sumimasen, koko de karada o aratte mo daijoubu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, douzo. Shanpuu to bodisoopu wa sochira ni gozaimasu.

はい、どうぞ。シャンプーとボディソープはそちらにございます。

はい、どうぞ。しゃんぷーとぼでぃそーぷはそちらにございます。

Yes, please go ahead. Shampoo and body soap are over there.

Point to the shower spot in question.

Do not enter the bath without washing first. Do not splash water onto others.

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