Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Izakaya
すみません、この料理に鰹節（かつおぶし）や、鰹節の出汁（だし）は使われていますか？ — Excuse me, does this dish contain bonito flakes or dashi (broth) made from bonito flakes? (Restaurant · Izakaya, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、この料理に鰹節（かつおぶし）や、鰹節の出汁（だし）は使われていますか？
すみません、このりょうりにかつおぶしや、かつおぶしのだしはつかわれていますか？
Excuse me, does this dish contain bonito flakes or dashi (broth) made from bonito flakes?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono ryouri ni katsuobushi ya, katsuobushi no dashi wa tsukawarete imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, osoreirimasu ga, dashi ni tsukawarete orimasu.
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はい、恐れ入りますが、出汁に使われております。
はい、おそれいりますが、だしにつかわれております。
Yes, I'm afraid it is used in the dashi (broth).
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific menu item you are asking about.
Be very specific about your dietary restrictions. The term 'vegetarian' can be interpreted differently in Japan, and may sometimes include fish dashi.
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