Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Guesthouse
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夜分遅くにすみません。お手洗いはどちらにありますか?
やぶんおそくにすみません。おてあらいはどちらにありますか?
Excuse me for bothering you late at night. Where is the restroom?
Romaji: Yabun osoku ni sumimasen. Otearai wa dochira ni arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, otearai wa rōka no tsuki Atari o hidarite de gozaimasu. Yakan wa dōzo oshizuka ni onegai shimasu.
Reply
はい、お手洗いは廊下の突き当たりを左手でございます。夜間はどうぞお静かにお願いします。
はい、おてあらいはろうかのつきあたりをひだりてでございます。やかんはどうぞおしずかにおねがいします。
Yes, the restroom is at the end of the corridor, to your left. Please be quiet during the night.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly, speak in a quiet voice.
Always be mindful of noise levels in traditional accommodations, especially at night. Shared facilities require extra consideration for other guests.
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