Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Dining · Etiquette
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 · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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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.
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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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