Formal — to staff
Temple · Museum · Photography
すみません、こちらの写真撮影は可能ですか？フラッシュなしで。 — Excuse me, is photography possible here? Without flash. (Temple · Museum · Photography, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらの写真撮影は可能ですか？フラッシュなしで。
すみません、こちらのしゃしんさつえいはかのうですか？フラッシュなしで。
Excuse me, is photography possible here? Without flash.
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no shashin satsuei wa kanō desu ka? Furasshu nashi de. / Reply Romaji: Hai, furasshu nashi deshitara satsuei kanō desu.
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はい、フラッシュなしでしたら撮影可能です。
はい、フラッシュなしでしたらさつえいかのうです。
Yes, if it's without flash, photography is possible.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the object/area in question while holding up your camera (without actually taking a photo). If flash is the specific concern, hold your finger over the flash area.
Never use flash without explicit permission. In many places, photography is completely forbidden, especially for specific artworks or altars. Always respect the rules.