Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Cafe
You
すみません、お水ではなく温かいお湯はありますか？
すみません、おみずではなくあたたかいおゆはありますか？
Excuse me, do you have warm water instead of cold water?
Romaji: Sumimasen, omizu dewa naku atatakai oyu wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, gozaimasu. Shoushou omachi kudasai.
Reply
はい、ございます。少々お待ちください。
はい、ございます。しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, we do. Please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Polite hand gesture towards staff, slight bow.
It's common for Japanese establishments to serve cold water, especially in summer. This request is generally accepted but may not always be available.
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