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Elementary · scenario 74 of 84

Return a faulty item

Explain that an item is broken and ask for a refund.

The situation You're back at the store with a broken item. Ask for a refund.

The dialogue

  1. すみません、昨日​これ​を​買いました。

    sumimasen, kinō kore o kaimashita.

    Excuse me, I bought this yesterday.

  2. いらっしゃいませ。どう​しました​か?

    irasshaimase. dō shimashita ka?

    Welcome. How can I help you?

  3. これ​が​壊れて​います。見て​ください。

    kore ga kowarete imasu. mite kudasai.

    This is broken. Please take a look.

  4. あ、本当​です​ね。申し訳​ありません。

    a, hontō desu ne. mōshiwake arimasen.

    Oh, you're right. I'm very sorry.

  5. 返金​を​お願い​します。レシート​も​あります。

    henkin o onegai shimasu. reshīto mo arimasu.

    I'd like a refund, please. I also have the receipt.

  6. かしこまりました。レシート​を​見せて​ください。

    kashikomarimashita. reshīto o misete kudasai.

    Certainly. Please show me your receipt.

  7. はい、どうぞ。よろしく​お願い​します。

    hai, dōzo. yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

    Yes, here you go. Thank you in advance.

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