Formal — to staff
Onsen · Sento
すみません、こちらのシャワー、使ってらっしゃいますか? — Excuse me, are you currently using this shower (area)? (Onsen · Sento, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、こちらのシャワー、使ってらっしゃいますか?
すみません、こちらのシャワー、つかってらっしゃいますか?
Excuse me, are you currently using this shower (area)?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no shawā, tsukatte rasshaimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Īe, dōzo otsukai kudasai.
Reply
いいえ、どうぞお使いください。
いいえ、どうぞおつかいください。
No, please go ahead and use it.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight bow, point gently towards the shower area.
Do not touch other people's belongings without permission. Wait patiently if they are clearly still using it.