Polite to Host
Cultural · Traditional · Arts
陶芸体験は初めてです。どうすればいいか、教えていただけますか？ — This is my first time doing pottery. Could you show me what to do? (Cultural · Traditional · Arts, Polite to Host, JLPT N4)
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陶芸体験は初めてです。どうすればいいか、教えていただけますか？
とうげいたいけんははじめてです。どうすればいいか、おしえていただけますか？
This is my first time doing pottery. Could you show me what to do?
Romaji: Tougei taiken wa hajimete desu. Dou sureba ii ka, oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mochiron desu. Mazu nendo wo ryoute de tsutsunde mimashou.
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もちろんです。まず粘土を両手で包んでみましょう。
もちろんです。まずねんどをりょうてでつつんでみましょう。
Of course. First, let's try holding the clay gently with both hands.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly at about 15 degrees as you ask; hold your hands loosely in front of you to signal openness; maintain a warm, curious expression to show enthusiasm for learning.
At craft experience studios (体験工房), guests are expected to follow the instructor's lead — asking clearly at the start shows respect for the craft and ensures you'll get hands-on guidance rather than being left to figure things out alone.