"すみません、洗い場が空くのを待っていてもよろしいでしょうか？" — Excuse me, would it be alright if I wait for a washing station to become free? (Public · Bath

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すみません、洗い場が空くのを待っていてもよろしいでしょうか？

すみません、あらいばがあくのをまっていてもよろしいでしょうか？

Excuse me, would it be alright if I wait for a washing station to become free?

Romaji: Sumimasen, araiba ga aku no o matte ite mo yoroshii deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Ē, dōzo kochira de omachi kudasai. Mō sugu aku to omoimasu yo.

ええ、どうぞこちらでお待ちください。もうすぐ空くと思いますよ。

ええ、どうぞこちらでおまちください。もうすぐあくとおもいますよ。

Yes, please wait here. I think one will be free soon.

Slightly bow your head, make a small gesture towards an empty space you intend to wait in.

Do not reserve a spot with your belongings. Do not stare or invade privacy while waiting.

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