Formal — to staff
Temple · Shrine · Etiquette
すみません、こちらの作法がよく分かりません。教えていただけますか？ — Excuse me, I don't quite understand the proper way to do this here. Could you please teach me? (Temple · Shrine · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらの作法がよく分かりません。教えていただけますか？
すみません、こちらのさほうがよくわかりません。おしえていただけますか？
Excuse me, I don't quite understand the proper way to do this here. Could you please teach me?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no sahō ga yoku wakarimasen. Oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Mazu, hishaku de mizu o kunde…
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はい、かしこまりました。まず、柄杓で水を汲んで…
はい、かしこまりました。まず、ひしゃくでみずをくんで…
Yes, certainly. First, take water with the ladle...
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the chozuya (purification fountain) or the specific area/item you're unsure about.
Do not touch the water with your mouth directly or drink it from the ladle. Do not splash water excessively.
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