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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? (Tezuya 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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"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, JLPT N4)