Formal — to staff
Coin · Laundry
You
すみません、この洗濯機、まだ使われていますか?
すみません、このせんたくき、まだつかわれていますか?
Excuse me, is this washing machine still in use?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono sentakuki, mada tsukawarete imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, douzo, mou owatte imasu yo.
Reply
あ、どうぞ、もう終わってますよ。
あ、どうぞ、もうおわってますよ。
Oh, please, it's already finished.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently at the washing machine. Slight bow when speaking.
Do not touch other people's laundry without permission. Wait a reasonable amount of time or ask politely.
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