Formal — to staff
Supermarket · Specific · Item
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すみません、たこ焼き粉はどこにありますか？
すみません、たこやきこはどこにありますか？
Excuse me, where is takoyaki flour?
Romaji: Sumimasen, takoyaki-ko wa doko ni arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Achira no konamono kōnā ni gozaimasu. Go-annai shimasu ne.
Reply
あちらの粉物コーナーにございます。ご案内しますね。
あちらのこなものコーナーにございます。ごあんないしますね。
It's in the flour/powder goods section over there. I'll show you.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up an open palm to indicate you are looking for something. Follow the staff member if they offer to guide you.
Be specific with the item name. If you don't know the Japanese name, be ready to show a picture or describe it.
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