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Onsen · Hot · Spring
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すみません、お湯が熱いので、少しお水を入れてもいいですか？
すみません、おゆがあついので、すこしおみずをいれてもいいですか？
Excuse me, the water is a bit too hot. Is it okay if I add a little cold water?
Romaji: Suminasen, oyu ga atsui node, sukoshi omizu o iretemo ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, douzo douzo. Watashi mo chotto atsui to omotte imashita.
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あ、どうぞどうぞ。私もちょっと熱いと思っていました。
あ、どうぞどうぞ。わたしもちゃっとあついとおもっていました。
Oh, please go ahead. I actually thought it was a bit too hot as well.
Gesture & etiquette
Slightly bow your head and point toward the cold water tap (called 'umemizu' tap).
Do not turn on the cold water tap in a shared bath without asking others first, as it changes the temperature for everyone and is considered rude.
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