Formal — to stranger
Traditional · Etiquette
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香典袋はどこで買えますか?
こうでんぶくろはどこでかえますか?
Where can I buy a funeral offering envelope (Kouden-bukuro)?
Romaji: Koudenbukuro wa doko de kaemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Konbini ya bunbouguten de hanbai shite orimasu. Achira no kado o magatta tokoro ni konbini ga gozaimasu.
Reply
コンビニや文房具店で販売しております。あちらの角を曲がったところにコンビニがございます。
コンビニやぶんぼうぐてんではんばいしております。あちらのかどをまがったところにコンビニがございます。
They are sold at convenience stores or stationery shops. There is a convenience store around that corner.
Gesture & etiquette
Point politely with an open hand in the direction of the store while slightly bowing.
Do not use casual language; maintain a polite and respectful tone as the inquiry is about a formal funeral etiquette matter.
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