Formal — to staff
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すみません、このお皿、とても素敵ですね。ひび割れや修理箇所はありますか？ — Excuse me, this plate is very lovely, isn't it? Are there any cracks or repaired areas? (Shopping · Antiques · Crafts, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、このお皿、とても素敵ですね。ひび割れや修理箇所はありますか？
すみません、このおさら、とてもすてきですね。ひびわれやしゅうりかしょはありますか？
Excuse me, this plate is very lovely, isn't it? Are there any cracks or repaired areas?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono osara, totemo suteki desu ne. Hibiware ya shūri kasho wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Goranjitadaki arigatō gozaimasu. Kochira no osara ni wa medatsu hibiware wa gozaimasen ga, ura ni chiisana kake ga gozaimasu.
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ご覧いただきありがとうございます。こちらのお皿には目立つひび割れはございませんが、裏に小さな欠けがございます。
ごらんいただきありがとうございます。こちらのおさらにはめだつひびわれはございませんが、うらにちいさなかけがございます。
Thank you for looking. There are no noticeable cracks on this plate, but there is a small chip on the back.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold the item and gently turn it, pointing to areas you might be concerned about.
Be specific about what you are looking for. Politely ask about the item's condition. Inspect the item carefully even after asking.