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すみません、替玉を半分、バリカタでお願いします。
すみません、かえだまをはんぶん、ばりかたでおねがいします。
Excuse me, I'd like a half-portion noodle refill, extra firm please.
Romaji: Sumimasen, kae-dama o hanbun, bari-kata de onegai shimasu. / Reply Romaji: Hai, kae-dama hanbun, bari-kata desu ne. Shōshō omachi kudasai.
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はい、替玉半分、バリカタですね。少々お待ちください。
はい、かえだまはんぶん、ばりかたですね。しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, half-portion noodle refill, extra firm. Please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Can hold up one hand with palm facing down for "half" if needed, but the phrase is clear.
Be quick to order kae-dama so your soup doesn't get cold. Some shops might not offer half sizes or specific firmness.
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