Formal — to staff
Traditional · Accommodation
You
靴はここで脱いで上がってもよろしいですか？
くつはここでぬいであがってもよろしいですか？
Should I take off my shoes here before stepping up?
Romaji: Kutsu wa koko de nuide agattemo yoroshii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sochira de kutsu o nuide, surippa ni ohakikae kudasai.
Reply
はい、そちらで靴を脱いで、スリッパにお履き替えください。
はい、そちらでくつをぬいで、すりっぱにおはきかえください。
Yes, please take off your shoes there and change into the slippers.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to your shoes and then to the raised floor step (genkan).
Never step onto the raised wooden floor (tatami or wooden hallway) with your shoes still on.
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