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Traditional · Room

N4

この部屋に入る前にスリッパを脱いだほうがいいですか?Should I take off my slippers before entering this room? (Traditional · Room, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)

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この部屋に入る前にスリッパを脱いだほうがいいですか?

このへやにはいるまえにすりっぱをぬいだほうがいいですか?

Should I take off my slippers before entering this room?

Romaji: Kono heya ni hairu mae ni surippa o nuida hou ga ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, osoreirimasu ga, tatami o itamenai you ni, onugi itadakemasu deshou ka.

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はい、恐れ入りますが、畳を傷めないようにお脱ぎいただけますでしょうか。

はい、おそれいりますが、たたみいためないように、おぬぎいただけますでしょうか。

Yes, I'm afraid so; could you please take them off so as not to damage the tatami mats?

Gesture & etiquette

Politely gesture toward the floor or the slipper rack while bowing slightly.

Do not walk on the tatami mats wearing slippers or shoes.

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