Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Dietary
これ、かつおだしや煮干しのだしは使われていますか？ — Is bonito (fish) broth or sardine broth used in this? (Restaurant · Dietary, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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これ、かつおだしや煮干しのだしは使われていますか？
これ、かつおだしやにぼしのだしはつかわれていますか？
Is bonito (fish) broth or sardine broth used in this?
Romaji: Kore, katsuo dashi ya niboshi no dashi wa tsukawarete imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, odashi ni sakana no seibun ga haitte imasu. Henko shimasho ka?
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はい、お出汁に魚の成分が入っています。変更しましょうか？
はい、おだしにさかなのせいぶんがはいっています。へんこうしましょうか？
Yes, the broth contains fish ingredients. Would you like us to change it?
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the specific menu item and bow slightly while asking.
Simply saying 'I am vegetarian' in Japan often does not convey that fish-based broth (dashi) is unacceptable, so specify 'katsuo' or 'niboshi'.
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