Formal — to staff
Supermarket · Shopping
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すみません、鰹節はどこにありますか？
すみません、かつおぶしはどこにありますか？
Excuse me, where are the bonito flakes?
Romaji: Sumimasen, katsuobushi wa doko ni arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Katsuobushi desu ne. Kanbutsu kōnā no achira ni gozaimasu.
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鰹節ですね。乾物コーナーのあちらにございます。
かつおぶしですね。かんぶつコーナーのあちらにございます。
Bonito flakes, right? They are over there in the dried goods section.
Gesture & etiquette
Point vaguely forward while asking, or a slight head tilt.
If you're unsure about pronunciation, showing a picture on your phone can be very helpful.
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