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Onsen · Sento
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すみません、小さなタトゥーがあるのですが、隠せば入浴できますか？
すみません、ちいさなタトゥーがあるのですが、かくせばにゅうよくできますか？
Excuse me, I have a small tattoo, but if I cover it, can I still use the bath?
Romaji: Sumimasen, chiisana tatū ga aru no desu ga, kakuseba nyūyoku dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, hoka no okyaku-sama ni gohairyo itadakereba mondai gozaimasen.
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はい、他のお客様にご配慮いただければ問題ございません。
はい、ほかのおきゃくさまにごはいりょいただければもんだいございません。
Yes, if you are considerate of other customers, it is not a problem.
Gesture & etiquette
Can discreetly point to the general area of the tattoo on your body if necessary, but words are usually enough.
Do not lie about the size or number of tattoos. If entry is denied due to rules, respect their decision. Do not expose tattoos where prohibited.
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