Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Etiquette
すみません、あちらの席、相席でも大丈夫ですか？ — Excuse me, would it be alright to share that table over there? (Restaurant · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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すみません、あちらの席、相席でも大丈夫ですか？
すみません、あちらのせき、あいせきでもだいじょうぶですか？
Excuse me, would it be alright to share that table over there?
Romaji: Sumimasen, achira no seki, aiseki demo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. / Ee, kamaimasen yo.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。 / ええ、構いませんよ。
はい、どうぞ。 / ええ、かまいませんよ。
Yes, please go ahead. / Yes, it's fine.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently towards the desired seat/table.
In some very small, traditional shops, sharing might not be customary or possible due to space. Always ask first. Avoid assuming.
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