Formal — to staff
Vending · Machine
この自販機の〇〇(商品名)が売り切れのようですが、補充の予定はありますか？ — This [Item Name] in the vending machine seems to be sold out. Are there any plans to restock it? (Vending · Machine, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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この自販機の〇〇(商品名)が売り切れのようですが、補充の予定はありますか？
このじはんきの〇〇がうりきれのようですが、ほじゅうのよていはありますか？
This [Item Name] in the vending machine seems to be sold out. Are there any plans to restock it?
Romaji: Kono jihanki no [Item Name] ga urikire no yō desu ga, hojū no yotei wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen, honjitsu no hojū wa gozaimasen. / Hai, kyō no gogo ni wa hojū sareru yotei desu.
Reply
申し訳ございません、本日の補充はございません。 / はい、今日の午後には補充される予定です。
もうしわけございません、ほんじつのほじゅうはございません。 / はい、きょうのごごにはほじゅうされるよていです。
We apologize, but there are no plans for restocking today. / Yes, it is scheduled to be restocked this afternoon.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to the specific sold-out item slot on the vending machine.
Staff at establishments might not always know the restocking schedule for external vending machines. Be polite and understand if they can't provide an exact answer.