Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Ordering
このつくね、大葉抜きにできますか？ — Can I have this 'tsukune' (chicken meatball skewer) without shiso leaf? (Restaurant · Ordering, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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このつくね、大葉抜きにできますか？
このつくね、おおばぬきにできますか？
Can I have this 'tsukune' (chicken meatball skewer) without shiso leaf?
Romaji: Kono tsukune, ōba nuki ni dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Ōba nashi de otsukuri shimasu.
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はい、かしこまりました。大葉なしでお作りします。
はい、かしこまりました。おおばなしでおつくりします。
Yes, certainly. We'll prepare it without shiso leaf.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the menu item, then make a 'no' gesture (waving hand in front of face) for 'nuki ni'.
Avoid making too many complex or extensive customization requests, especially during busy hours. Be polite.
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