Formal — to staff
Public · Bath
お湯がかなり熱いので、少しだけ水を足してもよろしいですか? — The water is quite hot. May I add a little cold water to it? (Public · Bath, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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お湯がかなり熱いので、少しだけ水を足してもよろしいですか?
おゆがかなりあついので、すこしだけみずをたしてもよろしいですか?
The water is quite hot. May I add a little cold water to it?
Romaji: Oyu ga kanari atsui node, sukoshi dake mizu o tashitemo yoroshii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, dozo! Watashi mo chotto atsui na to omotte ita no de tasukarimasu.
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あ、どうぞ!私もちょっと熱いなと思っていたので助かります。
あ、どうぞ!わたしもちょっとあついなとおおもっていたのでたすかります。
Ah, go ahead! I also thought it was a bit too hot, so that helps.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly and gesture towards the water tap of the hot spring or bath tub.
Never add cold water directly near other bathers without asking first, as some locals prefer the traditional high temperature and consider sudden dilution rude.