Laundry

1. 一番近いコインランドリーはどこですか？

   ichiban chikai koin-randorii wa doko desu ka

   Where is the nearest laundromat?

   Usage

   Use when looking for the nearest laundromat while traveling

   Grammar Note

   "どこですか" is the standard phrase for asking about a location

2. 洗濯と乾燥でいくらかかりますか？

   sentaku to kansou de ikura kakarimasu ka

   How much does it cost to wash and dry?

   Usage

   Use to ask about the combined cost of washing and drying

   Grammar Note

   "いくらかかりますか" is a polite way to ask about cost

3. 洗濯にはどのくらい時間がかかりますか？

   sentaku ni wa dono kurai jikan ga kakarimasu ka

   How long does the laundry take?

   Usage

   Use to ask how long the laundry process will take

   Grammar Note

   "どのくらい時間がかかりますか" is a standard phrase for asking about duration

4. 当日仕上げのサービスはありますか？

   toujitsu shiage no saabisu wa arimasu ka

   Do you offer same-day laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when you need laundry returned the same day

   Grammar Note

   "〜はありますか" is a polite way to ask if a service is available

5. この繊細な衣類を丁寧に洗ってもらえますか？

   kono sensai na irui wo teinei ni aratte moraemasu ka

   Can you wash this delicate item carefully?

   Usage

   Use when handing over a delicate garment that requires gentle care

   Grammar Note

   "〜てもらえますか" is a polite request form

6. このシャツはドライクリーニングが必要です

   kono shatsu wa dorai kuriiningu ga hitsuyou desu

   This shirt needs to be dry-cleaned.

   Usage

   Use when bringing in a garment that needs dry cleaning

   Grammar Note

   "〜が必要です" states that something is needed

7. 洗剤や柔軟剤はありますか？

   senzai ya juunan-zai wa arimasu ka

   Do you have detergent / fabric softener?

   Usage

   Use to ask if detergent or fabric softener is available

   Grammar Note

   "や" is a particle listing examples, similar to "and/or"

8. 洗濯物がきれいになっていません。もう一度洗ってもらえますか？

   sentakumono ga kirei ni natte imasen. mou ichido aratte moraemasu ka

   My laundry is not clean — can you rewash it?

   Usage

   Use to politely request rewashing when the laundry is still dirty

   Grammar Note

   "〜ていません" is the negative form indicating a state has not been achieved

9. 自分で洗濯機を使えますか？

   jibun de sentakuki wo tsukaemasu ka

   Can I use the washing machine myself?

   Usage

   Use to ask if you can use the washing machine yourself

   Grammar Note

   "使えますか" politely asks about ability or permission to use something

10. アイロンがけのサービスはありますか？

    airon gake no saabisu wa arimasu ka

    Is there an ironing service available?

    Usage

    Use to ask if ironing service is available at a hotel or laundry

    Grammar Note

    "〜はありますか" is a versatile phrase for asking if something is available

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