Formal — to staff
Sento · Onsen
すみません、こちらの洗い場は空いていますか？ — Excuse me, is this washing station (or washing area) free? (Sento · Onsen, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、こちらの洗い場は空いていますか？
すみません、こちらのあらいばはあいていますか？
Excuse me, is this washing station (or washing area) free?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no araiba wa aite imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. Otsukai kudasai.
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はい、どうぞ。お使いください。
はい、どうぞ。おつかいください。
Yes, please go ahead. Please use it.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, pointing gently.
Do not just take a spot if someone's items are there. Always ask politely.
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