Formal — to staff
Coin · Laundry
すみません、この洗濯機はまだ使っていますか? — Excuse me, is this washing machine still in use? (Coin · Laundry, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、この洗濯機はまだ使っていますか?
すみません、このせんたくきはまだつかっていますか?
Excuse me, is this washing machine still in use?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono sentakuki wa mada tsukatte imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Iie, mou owatta to omoimasu yo. Douzo.
Reply
いいえ、もう終わったと思いますよ。どうぞ。
いいえ、もうおわったとおもいますよ。どうぞ。
No, I think it's already finished. Please go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Point politely to the washing machine.
Do not touch someone else's laundry without permission. Wait patiently or ask politely.