Formal — to staff
Sento · Onsen
You
すみません、タオルを忘れてしまいました。こちらで購入できますか？
すみません、タオルをわすれてしまいました。こちらでこうにゅうできますか？
Excuse me, I forgot my towel. Can I buy one here?
Romaji: Sumimasen, taoru o wasurete shimaimashita. Kochira de kōnyū dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, daishō gozaimasu. Dochira ni nasaimasu ka?
Reply
はい、大小ございます。どちらになさいますか？
はい、だいしょうございます。どちらになさいますか？
Yes, we have small and large ones. Which would you like?
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow or polite head nod. Point to yourself then gesture questioningly.
Do not use bath towels from your hotel room for public baths, as they might get mixed up or are not meant for this purpose. Always bring your own or buy/rent one at the facility.
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