Formal — to staff
Ryokan · Sento · Etiquette
すみません、靴はどこに置けば良いですか？ — Excuse me, where should I put my shoes? (Ryokan · Sento · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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すみません、靴はどこに置けば良いですか？
すみません、くつはどこにおけばいいですか？
Excuse me, where should I put my shoes?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kutsu wa doko ni okeba ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Sochira no getabako o go-riyō kudasai. Kagi o wasurezu ni.
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そちらの下駄箱（げたばこ）をご利用ください。鍵を忘れずに。
そちらのげたばこをごりようください。かぎをわすれずに。
Please use the shoe locker over there. Don't forget the key.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to own shoes, look around for a place.
Never enter indoor areas with outdoor shoes. Always remove shoes at the genkan (entrance area).
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