Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Traditional · Inn
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恐れ入ります、お布団の上げ下げは、だいたい何時頃になりますでしょうか?
おそれいります、おふとんのあげさげは、だいたいなんじごろになりますでしょうか?
Excuse me, roughly what time will the futon be laid out and put away?
Romaji: Osoreirimasu, ofuton no agesage wa, daitai nanji goro ni narimasu deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: Yūshoku-go, okyaku-sama ga oheya o akerareta koro o mihakarai, oukagai itashimasu.
Reply
夕食後、お客様がお部屋を空けられた頃を見計らってお伺いいたします。
ゆうしょくご、おきゃくさまがおへやをあけられたころをみはからっておうかがいいたします。
After dinner, we will visit your room when we estimate you have left it.
Gesture & etiquette
Polite posture, slight bow.
It is customary for ryokan staff to enter your room to set up/put away futons. Do not leave valuables unattended if you are concerned. It's polite to be out of the room during these times.
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