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Ryokan · Service · Request
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朝食の時間を、少し早めることは可能ですか？
ちょうしょくのじかんを、すこしはやめることはかのうですか？
Is it possible to make the breakfast time a little earlier?
Romaji: Chōshoku no jikan o, sukoshi hayameru koto wa kanō desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen. Kihon-teki ni wa jikan genshu de onegai shite orimasu.
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申し訳ございません。基本的には時間厳守でお願いしております。
もうしわけございません。きほんてきにはじかんげんしゅでおねがいしております。
We apologize, but generally, we kindly ask for strict adherence to the scheduled time.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, polite facial expression, point at a watch.
Be prepared for a 'no' as meal times in ryokans are often strictly scheduled due to fresh preparation and service logistics.
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