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何かご希望がございましたら、お気軽におっしゃってください。
なにかごきぼうがございましたら、おきがるにおっしゃってください。
If there is anything you would like, please feel free to let us know.
Romaji: Nanika go-kibō ga gozaimashita ra, okigaru ni osshatte kudasai. / Reply Romaji: De wa, mō sukoshi atatakai shokuji wo onegai dekimasu ka?
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では、もう少し温かい食事をお願いできますか？
では、もうすこしあたたかいしょくじをおねがいできますか？
In that case, could we perhaps request slightly warmer meals?
Gesture & etiquette
Have a notepad or device ready — visibly writing down their response signals you take it seriously; maintain warm, professional eye contact; close the conversation with a reassuring bow and a clear next step so the family knows what to expect.
Japanese families often hesitate to voice care requests, even when they have genuine concerns, fearing they will seem demanding. Explicitly inviting input with 'お気軽に' (please feel free) is the key that opens honest communication. Always follow up with 'かしこまりました。確認いたします。' to close the loop and build trust.