Formal — to staff
Onsen · Public · Bath
すみません、こちらの洗い場、使ってもよろしいでしょうか？ — Excuse me, may I use this washing area? (Onsen · Public · Bath, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらの洗い場、使ってもよろしいでしょうか？
すみません、こちらのあらいば、つかってもよろしいでしょうか？
Excuse me, may I use this washing area?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no araiba, tsukattemo yoroshii deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, douzo. Achira mo aite imasu yo.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。あちらも空いていますよ。
はい、どうぞ。あちらもあいていますよ。
Yes, please go ahead. That one over there is also free.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently to the specific washing area while speaking.
Always wash thoroughly before entering the bath. Do not splash others. Do not enter with tattoos if prohibited (check rules beforehand).
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