TL-102 · People
I'd like to rent a museum audio guide — Japanese
At a museum, ask about an audio guide's languages, rental fee, and return point when you want spoken exhibit explanations.
Quick answer
音声ガイドを借りられますか？
Meaning Could I rent an audio guide?
onsei gaido o kari raremasuka ？
When to use it
Before entering the exhibitions, ask the guide desk about languages and controls.
Core phrases
音声ガイドを借りられますか？
onsei gaido o kari raremasuka ？
Could I rent an audio guide?
英語のガイドを探しています。
eigo no gaido o sagashi teimasu .
I'm looking for an English-language guide.
使い方を一度見せていただけますか？
tsukaikata o ichido mise teitadakemasuka ？
Could you show me how to use it?
What you may hear
どの言語をご希望ですか？
dono gengo ogo kibou desuka ？
Which language would you like to use?
英語のガイドが入った機器をご用意します。
eigo no gaido ga itsutta kiki ogo youishi masu .
I'll get a device with the English guide.
見学後は、この貸出カウンターにお返しください。
kengaku nochi wa , kono taishutsu kauntaa nio kaeshi kudasai .
Please return it to this rental desk after your visit.
How to respond
貸出料金は入場料と別ですか？
taishutsu ryoukin wa nyuujouryou to betsu desuka ？
Is the rental fee separate from the admission fee?
見学後はどこに返せばいいですか？
kengaku nochi wadokoni kaese baiidesuka ？
Where should I return it after my visit?
Mini conversation
You
音声ガイドを借りられますか？
onsei gaido o kari raremasuka ？
Could I rent an audio guide?
Other person
どの言語をご希望ですか？
dono gengo ogo kibou desuka ？
Which language would you like to use?
You
英語のガイドを探しています。
eigo no gaido o sagashi teimasu .
I'm looking for an English-language guide.
Other person
英語のガイドが入った機器をご用意します。
eigo no gaido ga itsutta kiki ogo youishi masu .
I'll get a device with the English guide.
You
見学後はどこに返せばいいですか？
kengaku nochi wadokoni kaese baiidesuka ？
Where should I return it after my visit?
Other person
見学後は、この貸出カウンターにお返しください。
kengaku nochi wa , kono taishutsu kauntaa nio kaeshi kudasai .
Please return it to this rental desk after your visit.
You
使い方を一度見せていただけますか？
tsukaikata o ichido mise teitadakemasuka ？
Could you show me how to use it?
More natural
Audio guide means a device or service with spoken exhibit explanations. Check whether it uses a rented device or your own phone.
Good to know
Check the language and controls before collecting the device. Confirm any deposit item and return deadline with staff.
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