Formal — to staff
Secondhand · Shop, Kimono
You
すみません、この着物の袖に、これって何のシミですか?取れますか?
すみません、このきもののそでに、これってなんのしみですか?とれますか?
Excuse me, on the sleeve of this kimono, what kind of stain is this? Can it be removed?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono kimono no sode ni, kore tte nan no shimi desu ka? Toremasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kochira wa sukoshi furui yusei no shimi desu ne. Senmon no kuriiningu ni daseba, medatanaku naru kanousei wa gozaimasu.
Reply
こちらは少し古い油性のシミですね。専門のクリーニングに出せば、目立たなくなる可能性はございます。
こちらはすこしふるいゆせいのしみですね。せんもんのくりーにんぐにだせば、めだたなくなるかのうせいはございます。
This appears to be an old oil-based stain. If you send it to a professional cleaner, there's a possibility it will become less noticeable.
Gesture & etiquette
Gently point to the stain on the kimono sleeve. Make eye contact with the staff.
Do not try to clean the kimono yourself in the shop. Handle the kimono with care, as it may be delicate.