Casual — to friend
Traditional · Room
この部屋に入る前にスリッパ脱いだほうがいい？ — Should I take off my slippers before entering this room? (Traditional · Room, Casual — to friend, JLPT N4)
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この部屋に入る前にスリッパ脱いだほうがいい？
このへやにはいるまえにすりっぱぬいだほうがいい？
Should I take off my slippers before entering this room?
Romaji: Kono heya ni hairu mae ni surippa nuida hou ga ii? / Reply Romaji: Un, so shite! Koko wa tatami dakara agaru toki wa nuida ho ga ii yo.
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うん、そうして！ここは畳だから上がるときは脱いだほうがいいよ。
うん、そうして！ここはたたみだからあがるときはぬいだほうがいいよ。
Yeah, please do! Since it's tatami, you should take them off before stepping up.
Gesture & etiquette
Point politely at the edge of the tatami mat while smiling.
Do not wear shoes or slippers onto the tatami mats, as it is considered disrespectful and unhygienic.
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