Formal — to staff
Vending · Machine
すみません、この近くに温かい飲み物が買える自動販売機はありますか？ — Excuse me, is there a vending machine nearby where I can buy hot drinks? (Vending · Machine, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、この近くに温かい飲み物が買える自動販売機はありますか？
すみません、このちかくにあたたかいのみものがかえるじどうはんばいきはありますか？
Excuse me, is there a vending machine nearby where I can buy hot drinks?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono chikaku ni atatakai nomimono ga kaeru jidōhanbaiki wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, asoko no kado o magatta tokoro ni, ikutsuka arimasu yo.
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はい、あそこの角を曲がったところに、いくつかありますよ。
はい、あそこのかどをまがったところに、いくつかありますよ。
Yes, there are a few around the corner over there.
Gesture & etiquette
Look around inquiringly, then point in the direction indicated by the staff.
In Japan, vending machines can be very specific. If you only see cold drinks, it's possible there are no hot ones, or they are in a different machine. Don't assume.
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