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すみません、体に小さなタトゥーがあるのですが、入浴できますか？
すみません、からだにちいさなタトゥーがあるのですが、にゅうよくできますか？
Excuse me, I have a small tattoo on my body, may I enter the bath?
Romaji: Sumimasen, karada ni chiisana tatoo ga aru no desu ga, nyuuyoku dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Chiisana tatoo deshitara, hoka no okyakusama ni gohairyo itadakereba daijoubu desu.
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小さなタトゥーでしたら、他のお客様にご配慮いただければ大丈夫です。
ちいさなタトゥーでしたら、ほかのおきゃくさまにごはいりょいただければだいじょうぶです。
If it's a small tattoo, it's fine as long as you are considerate of other guests.
Gesture & etiquette
Discreetly indicate the area of the tattoo if appropriate, or just a slight bow.
Do not assume entry is guaranteed. Respect the establishment's rules. If entry is denied, apologize and leave gracefully. Avoid showing tattoos prominently where they might cause discomfort.