Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Ramen
すみません、席が空くまでどのくらい待ちますか？ — Excuse me, how long will it take until a seat becomes available? (Restaurant · Ramen, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、席が空くまでどのくらい待ちますか？
すみません、せきがあくまでどのくらいまちますか？
Excuse me, how long will it take until a seat becomes available?
Romaji: Sumimasen, seki ga aku made dono kurai machimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Tadaima desu to, jūgo-fun kara ni-juppun hodo omachi itadaku ka to omoimasu.
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ただいまですと、15分から20分ほどお待ちいただくかと思います。
ただいまですと、じゅうごふんからにじゅっぷんほどおまちいただくかととあもいます。
Currently, I think you'll have to wait about 15 to 20 minutes.
Gesture & etiquette
Look around at the busy shop, then make a 'waiting' gesture or hold up a finger to indicate asking a question.
Do not try to find a seat yourself. Wait to be guided by staff. Do not block the entrance or other customers.
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