Antique_Shop

Antique · Shop

2 scenarios · 2 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for antique · shop situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

Is this a genuine antique, or is it a reproduction?
- Formal — to staff
  こちらは、本物の骨董品ですか？それとも、復刻品でしょうか？
  こちらは、ほんもののこっとうひんですか？それとも、ふっこくひんでしょうか？
  N3
Excuse me, this ceramic piece is very lovely, isn't it? If it's not too much trouble, would you happen to know which kiln (artist/origin) it's from?
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、こちらの焼き物、とても素敵ですね。差し支えなければ、どちらの窯元のお品か、お分かりになりますでしょうか？
  すみません、こちらのやきもの、とてもすてきですね。さしつかえなければ、どちらのかまもとのおしなか、おわかりになりますでしょうか？
  N2