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Elementary · scenario 73 of 84

Ask for a different size

Ask an assistant if they have a larger or smaller size.

The situation You're trying on clothes. Ask the clerk for a different size.

The dialogue

  1. すみません、この​シャツ​は​少し​大きいです。

    sumimasen, kono shatsu wa sukoshi ōkii desu.

    Excuse me, this shirt is a little big.

  2. かしこまりました。他​の​サイズ​も​あります​よ。

    kashikomarimashita. hoka no saizu mo arimasu yo.

    Certainly. We also have other sizes.

  3. もう​少し​小さい​サイズ​は​あります​か?

    mō sukoshi chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka?

    Do you have a slightly smaller size?

  4. はい、M​サイズ​が​あります​よ。どうぞ。

    hai, emu saizu ga arimasu yo. dōzo.

    Yes, we have size medium. Here you go.

  5. ありがとう​ございます。試着​して​も​いいです​か?

    arigatō gozaimasu. shichaku shite mo ii desu ka?

    Thank you. May I try this on?

  6. はい、試着室​は​あちら​です​よ。どうぞ。

    hai, shichakushitsu wa achira desu yo. dōzo.

    Yes, the fitting room is over there. Go right ahead.

  7. この​サイズ​は​ちょうど​いいです。これ​を​お願い​します。

    kono saizu wa chōdo ii desu. kore o onegai shimasu.

    This size is just right. I'll take this, please.

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