Formal — to staff
Craft · Shop · Souvenir
このお皿は食洗機や電子レンジでも使えますか？ — Can this plate be used in a dishwasher or microwave? (Craft · Shop · Souvenir, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
このお皿は食洗機や電子レンジでも使えますか？
このおさらわしょくせんきやでんしレンジでもつかえますか？
Can this plate be used in a dishwasher or microwave?
Romaji: Kono osara wa shokusenki ya denshi renji demo tsukaemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Iie, te-arai nomi de, denshi renji mo goshuyō itadakemasen.
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いいえ、手洗いのみで、電子レンジもご使用いただけません。
いいえ、てあらいのみで、でんしレンジもごしよういただけません。
No, it is hand-wash only, and cannot be used in a microwave.
Gesture & etiquette
Gently point to the item (e.g., the plate) you are asking about.
Always ask for specific care instructions for handmade or delicate items to avoid damage, as these details are not always obvious.
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