Formal — to staff
Ryokan
布団を敷く時間を、少し遅らせてもらうことはできますか？ — Would it be possible to delay the time for laying out the futon a little bit? (Ryokan, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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布団を敷く時間を、少し遅らせてもらうことはできますか？
ふとんをしくじかんを、すこしおそらせてもらうことはできますか？
Would it be possible to delay the time for laying out the futon a little bit?
Romaji: Futon o shiku jikan o, sukoshi okurasete morau koto wa dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Shouchi itashimashita. Nan-ji goro ni oukagai itashimashou ka?
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承知いたしました。何時ごろにお伺いいたしましょうか？
しょうちいたしました。なんじごろにおうかがいいたしましょうか？
Understood. Around what time should we come to your room?
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly while asking to show politeness for requesting a schedule change.
Do not refuse the futon service abruptly at the door when staff arrive, as they follow a tight schedule. Ask for adjustments in advance at the front desk.
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