Formal — to staff
Vintage · Clothing · Store
この着物の袖に、何のシミか分かりますか? — Do you know what kind of stain this is on the sleeve of this kimono? (Vintage · Clothing · Store, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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この着物の袖に、何のシミか分かりますか?
このきもののそでに、なんのしみかわかりますか?
Do you know what kind of stain this is on the sleeve of this kimono?
Romaji: Kono kimono no sode ni, nan no shimi ka wakarimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kochira wa osoraku furui aburajimi desu ne. Senmon no gyousha nara otoseru kamoshiremasen.
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こちらは恐らく古い油染みですね。専門の業者なら落とせるかもしれません。
こちらはおそらくふるいあぶらじみですね。せんもんのぎょうしゃならおとせるかもしれません。
This is likely an old oil stain. A specialist cleaner might be able to remove it.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently to the stain.
Do not try to clean the item yourself in the store. Be gentle when handling vintage items.