Formal — to staff
Public · Bath · Sento
すみません、タトゥーがありますが、入っても大丈夫ですか？ — Excuse me, I have a tattoo. Is it okay to enter? (Public · Bath · Sento, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、タトゥーがありますが、入っても大丈夫ですか？
すみません、タトゥーがありますが、はいってもだいじょうぶですか？
Excuse me, I have a tattoo. Is it okay to enter?
Romaji: Sumimasen, tatū ga arimasu ga, haittemo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo.
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はい、どうぞ。
はい、どうぞ。
Yes, please go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to your arm or a visible tattoo if you want to be specific, or gesture towards yourself generally.
Always ask if unsure. If denied, accept it politely and leave. Some places allow small tattoos if covered with a patch.
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