Formal — to staff
Shrine · Temple
すみません、こちらの作法を教えていただけますか？（手水舎を指しながら） — Excuse me, could you please teach me the proper etiquette for this? (While pointing to the *chozuya*) (Shrine · Temple, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらの作法を教えていただけますか？（手水舎を指しながら）
すみません、こちらのさほうをおしえていただけますか？
Excuse me, could you please teach me the proper etiquette for this? (While pointing to the *chozuya*)
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no sahō o oshiete itadakemasu ka? (Chōzuya o sashinagara) / Reply Romaji: Hai, mazu hishaku o migite de motte, hidarite o kiyomemasu.
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はい、まず柄杓を右手で持って、左手を清めます。
はい、まずひしゃくをみぎてでもって、ひだりてをきよめます。
Yes, first hold the ladle with your right hand and purify your left hand.
Gesture & etiquette
Point politely at the *chozuya* or the specific object/area of confusion.
Do not drink directly from the ladle. Do not splash water excessively. Be mindful of others waiting.
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