Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Shukubo
荷物はどこに置いたらいいですか?あと、お布団は自分で敷くのですか? — Where should I put my luggage? Also, do I lay out the futon myself? (Ryokan · Shukubo, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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荷物はどこに置いたらいいですか?あと、お布団は自分で敷くのですか?
にもつはどこにおいたらいいですか?あと、おふとんはじぶんでしくのですか?
Where should I put my luggage? Also, do I lay out the futon myself?
Romaji: Nimotsu wa doko ni oitara ii desu ka? Ato, ofuton wa jibun de shiku no desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Nimotsu wa kochira no sumi ni matomete kudasai. Ofuton wa nochihodo sutaffu ga shiki ni mairimasu.
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荷物はこちらの隅にまとめてください。お布団は後ほどスタッフが敷きに参ります。
にもつはこちらのすみにとりあえずおいてください。おふとんはのちほどスタッフがしきにまいります。
Please place your luggage in this corner. Our staff will come to lay out the futon later.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to your luggage, then making a 'laying out a blanket' motion for the futon.
Do not place luggage directly on the tatami floor if possible, use a stand or corner. Never step on tatami mats with outdoor shoes. Futons are generally laid out by staff, but sometimes guests can do it themselves, so asking is good.