Formal — to staff
Convenience · Store · Supermarket
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すみません、セルフレジの使い方が分かりません。手伝っていただけますか?
すみません、セルフレジのつかいかたがわかりません。てつだっていただけますか?
Excuse me, I don't understand how to use the self-checkout machine. Could you please help me?
Romaji: Sumimasen, serufu-reji no tsukai-kata ga wakarimasen. Tetsudatte itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Dochira de tsumazuite imasu ka?
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はい、かしこまりました。どちらでつまずいていますか?
はい、かしこまりました。どちらでつまずいていますか?
Yes, certainly. Where are you having trouble?
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to the self-checkout screen, looking a bit confused.
Wait for staff attention; don't just stand there confused. Be patient as staff might be busy. Some stores may not have English-speaking staff.
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