Formal — to staff
Fish · Market · Shopping
この魚を三枚おろしにしてもらえますか？ — Can you fillet this fish into three pieces for me? (Fish · Market · Shopping, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
この魚を三枚おろしにしてもらえますか？
このさかなをさんまいおろしにしてもらえますか？
Can you fillet this fish into three pieces for me?
Romaji: Kono sakana o sanmai-oroshi ni shite moraemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dekimasu yo. Shōshō o-jikan o itadakimasu ga yoroshī deshou ka?
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はい、できますよ。少々お時間をいただきますがよろしいでしょうか？
はい、できますよ。しょうしょうおじかんをいただきますがよろしいでしょうか？
Yes, I can do that. It will take a little time, is that alright?
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the fish, then use a hand motion to indicate filleting (or a 'cutting' motion), followed by a slight bow.
Some smaller stalls might not offer this service, especially if they're very busy. Be ready to accept 'no' gracefully.
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