"すみません、こちらお使いですか？" — Excuse me, are you using this spot? (Public · Bath

Formal — to staff

Public · Bath · Etiquette

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すみません、こちらお使いですか？

すみません、こちらおつかいですか？

Excuse me, are you using this spot?

Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira otsukai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, hai, tsukattemasu. Sugu modorimasu. (or) Iie, douzo.

あ、はい、使ってます。すぐ戻ります。(or) いいえ、どうぞ。

あ、はい、つかってます。すぐもどります。(or) いいえ、どうぞ。

Oh, yes, I am using it. I'll be right back. (or) No, please go ahead.

Slight bow while gently pointing towards the wash spot or items.

Do not move someone's washbowl or stool without asking first, even if they are in the main bath. Politeness is key.

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