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すみません、シートを少し倒してもよろしいですか？
すみません、しーとをすこしたおしてもよろしいですか？
Excuse me, may I recline my seat a little bit?
Romaji: Sumimasen, shīto o sukoshi taoshitemo yoroshii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, hai, dōzo. Daijōbu desu yo.
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あ、はい、どうぞ。大丈夫ですよ。
あ、はい、どうぞ。だいじょうぶですよ。
Oh, yes, please go ahead. That's fine.
Gesture & etiquette
Turn around slightly, make eye contact with the person behind you, and bow your head slightly while asking.
Never recline your seat suddenly without asking, especially if the person behind you has a drink or a laptop on their tray table.
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