Formal — to staff
Vintage · Shop
こちらの着物、少し丈が長いのですが、お直しは可能でしょうか? — This kimono is a bit long for me. Is it possible to have it altered? (Vintage · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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こちらの着物、少し丈が長いのですが、お直しは可能でしょうか?
こちらのきもの、すこしたけがながいのですが、おなおしはかのうでしょうか?
This kimono is a bit long for me. Is it possible to have it altered?
Romaji: Kochira no kimono, sukoshi take ga nagai no desu ga, onaoshi wa kanō deshō ka? / Reply Romaji: Mōshiwake gozaimasen, tōten de wa onaoshi wa uketamawatte orimasen.
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申し訳ございません、当店ではお直しは承っておりません。
もうしわけございません、とうてんではおなおしはうけたまわっておりません。
We apologize, but our shop does not offer alteration services.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the kimono and indicate the length with your hand.
Be prepared for shops that don't offer alterations, especially for vintage items.