Formal — to staff
Secondhand · Shop · Kimono
この着物の、この部分のシミは取れますか? — For this kimono, can this stain in this area be removed? (Secondhand · Shop · Kimono, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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この着物の、この部分のシミは取れますか?
このきものの、このぶぶんのしみはとれますか?
For this kimono, can this stain in this area be removed?
Romaji: Kono kimono no, kono bubun no shimi wa toremasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen, kore wa furui shimi nano de, senmon no gyōsha demo muzukashii kamoshiremasen.
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申し訳ございません、これは古いシミなので、専門の業者でも難しいかもしれません。
もうしわけございません、これはふるいしみなので、せんもんのぎょうしゃでもむずかしいかもしれません。
We apologize, but this is an old stain, so even a professional cleaner might find it difficult.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently to the specific stain on the kimono.
Avoid touching the kimono excessively without permission. Be polite when asking.