Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Restaurant
すみません、この串とか、どこに置いたらいいですか？ — Excuse me, where should I put these skewers (and similar small waste)? (Izakaya · Restaurant, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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すみません、この串とか、どこに置いたらいいですか？
すみません、このくしとか、どこにおいたらいいですか？
Excuse me, where should I put these skewers (and similar small waste)?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono kushi toka, doko ni oitara ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Osara no hashi ka, moshi yoroshikereba kochira e dōzo.
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お皿の端か、もしよろしければこちらへどうぞ。
おさらのはしか、もしよろしければこちらへどうぞ。
On the edge of your plate, or please put them here if you like. (Staff offers a small plate)
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up a skewer/small item and point vaguely around the table.
Do not just put waste directly on the table, even if others do it. Ask first.
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