Formal — to staff
Restaurant
生魚が少し苦手なのですが、いくつかのネタを炙ってもらうことはできますか？ — I'm not very good with raw fish. Would it be possible to sear some of the sushi toppings for me? (Restaurant, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
生魚が少し苦手なのですが、いくつかのネタを炙ってもらうことはできますか？
なまざかながすこしにがてなのですが、いくつかのねたをあぶってもらうことはできますか？
I'm not very good with raw fish. Would it be possible to sear some of the sushi toppings for me?
Romaji: Namazakana ga sukoshi nigate nano desu ga, ikutsuka no neta wo abuttemorau koto wa dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, samon ya engawa deshitara, abutte odashi dekimasu yo.
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はい、サーモンやエンガワでしたら、炙ってお出しできますよ。
はい、さーもんやえんがわでしたら、あぶっておだしできますよ。
Yes, if it's salmon or engawa (flounder fin), we can sear them before serving.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly and speak with a polite, apologetic tone, as this is a custom request.
Avoid making this request at high-end, traditional Edomae sushi restaurants where the chef prepares a set menu (Omakase) with precise techniques.