Formal — to staff
Second · Hand · Shop
この着物のこの部分、シミでしょうか？落ちそうですか？ — Is this spot on this kimono a stain? Does it look like it will come out? (Second · Hand · Shop, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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この着物のこの部分、シミでしょうか？落ちそうですか？
このきもののこのぶぶん、シミでしょうか？おちそうですか？
Is this spot on this kimono a stain? Does it look like it will come out?
Romaji: Kono kimono no kono bubun, shimi deshō ka? Ochisō desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kore wa chiisana shimi desu ne. Osoraku senmon no kurīningu de usuku naru ka to omoimasu.
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はい、これは小さなシミですね。おそらく専門のクリーニングで薄くなるかと思います。
はい、これはちいさなシミですね。おそらくせんもんのクリーニングでうすくなるかとおもいます。
Yes, this is a small stain. It will probably fade with professional cleaning.
Gesture & etiquette
Point gently to the specific spot on the garment.
Be polite and do not demand a discount aggressively based on a stain. Accept the staff's assessment.
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