Formal — to staff
Traditional · Restaurant
靴はどちらに置けばいいですか? — Where should I put my shoes? (Traditional · Restaurant, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
You
靴はどちらに置けばいいですか?
くつはどちらにおけばいいですか?
Where should I put my shoes?
Romaji: Kutsu wa dochira ni okeba ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sochira no getabako ni onegai shimasu.
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はい、そちらの下駄箱にお願いします。
はい、そちらのげたばこにおねがいします。
Yes, please put them in the shoe locker over there.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to shoes, looking around for a place to store them.
Never step on tatami mats with shoes on. Do not place shoes in the main dining area.