"恐れ入ります、こちらの料理は少々苦手でして、残してもよろしいでしょうか？" — Excuse me, I'm not very fond of this dish. Would it be alright if I left some? (Ryokan · Dining

Formal — to staff

Ryokan · Dining · Etiquette

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恐れ入ります、こちらの料理は少々苦手でして、残してもよろしいでしょうか？

おそれいります、こちらのりょうりはしょうしょうにがてでして、のこしてもよろしいでしょうか？

Excuse me, I'm not very fond of this dish. Would it be alright if I left some?

Romaji: Osore irimasu, kochira no ryōri wa shōshō nigate de shite, nokoshite mo yoroshī deshō ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, muri nasaranaide kudasai.

はい、無理なさらないでください。

はい、むりなさらないでください。

Yes, please don't force yourself.

Gesture & etiquette

Slightly bow, point to the specific dish with an apologetic expression.

While it's generally polite to eat everything, a polite request is usually understood. Try to communicate dietary restrictions *before* your stay or meal if possible. Avoid making a fuss or being rude.

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