"ここでは靴を脱ぐ必要がありますか？" — Do I need to take my shoes off here? (Shrine

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ここでは靴を脱ぐ必要がありますか？

ここではくつをぬぐひつようがありますか？

Do I need to take my shoes off here?

Romaji: Koko de wa kutsu o nugu hitsuyou ga arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, osoreirimasu ga, kochira de kutsu o nuide o-agari kudasai.

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はい、恐れ入りますが、こちらで靴を脱いでお上がりください。

はい、おそれいりますが、こちらでくつをぬいでおあがりください。

Yes, I am sorry to trouble you, but please take off your shoes here before stepping inside.

Bow slightly while gesturing towards the entrance area or a shoe rack with an open hand.

Do not enter the inner sanctum with shoes on; ensure you step onto the designated wooden floor area.

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