Formal — to staff
Ryokan
お手数ですが、もうすぐ部屋に戻るので、お布団を敷いていただけますか？ — Sorry for the trouble, but I'll be returning to my room soon, could you please lay out the futon? (Ryokan, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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お手数ですが、もうすぐ部屋に戻るので、お布団を敷いていただけますか？
おてすうですが、もうすぐへやにもどるので、おふとんをひいていただけますか？
Sorry for the trouble, but I'll be returning to my room soon, could you please lay out the futon?
Romaji: Otesuu desu ga, mou sugu heya ni modoru node, ofuton o hiite itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Nanji goro omodori ni narimasu ka?
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はい、かしこまりました。何時ごろお戻りになりますか？
はい、かしこまりました。なんじごろおもどりになりますか？
Yes, certainly. Around what time will you return?
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow when asking.
This request is generally fine, but avoid asking for it at very late or very early hours unless it's an emergency. 'Otesuu desu ga' (Sorry for the trouble) is key for politeness.
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