TL-091 · Shopping

Can I have these trousers hemmed? — Japanese

After trying on trousers that are too long, ask whether the store offers hemming and check the completion time and cost.

Quick answer
このズボンの裾上げをお願いできますか?
Meaning Can I have these trousers hemmed?
kono zubon no suso age oo negai dekimasuka ?

When to use it

After checking the length in the fitting room, ask about hemming before paying.

Core phrases

このズボンの裾上げをお願いできますか?
kono zubon no suso age oo negai dekimasuka ?
Can I have these trousers hemmed?
ウエストは合いますが、丈が長すぎます。
uesuto wa ai masuga , take ga nagasu gimasu .
The waist fits, but the trousers are too long.
出発前に受け取れるか確認してからお願いします。
shuppatsumae ni uketore ruka kakuninshi tekarao negai shimasu .
I'll leave them after confirming I can collect them before I depart.

What you may hear

ウエストは合っていて、丈だけを短くすればよろしいですか?
uesuto wa atteite , take dakeo mijikaku surebayoroshiidesuka ?
Does the waist fit, and do you only need the length shortened?
まずご希望の丈を確認します。
mazugo kibou no take o kakuninshi masu .
We'll check the length you want first.
お預かりする前に仕上がり予定日を確認します。
o azuka risuru mae ni shiagari yoteibi o kakuninshi masu .
We'll confirm the expected completion date before you leave them.

How to respond

裾上げの料金はいくらですか?
suso age no ryoukin hai kuradesuka ?
How much does the alteration cost?
いつ仕上がって受け取れますか?
itsu shiagatte uketore masuka ?
When will they be ready to collect?

Mini conversation

You
このズボンの裾上げをお願いできますか?
kono zubon no suso age oo negai dekimasuka ?
Can I have these trousers hemmed?
Other person
ウエストは合っていて、丈だけを短くすればよろしいですか?
uesuto wa atteite , take dakeo mijikaku surebayoroshiidesuka ?
Does the waist fit, and do you only need the length shortened?
You
ウエストは合いますが、丈が長すぎます。
uesuto wa ai masuga , take ga nagasu gimasu .
The waist fits, but the trousers are too long.
Other person
まずご希望の丈を確認します。
mazugo kibou no take o kakuninshi masu .
We'll check the length you want first.
You
いつ仕上がって受け取れますか?
itsu shiagatte uketore masuka ?
When will they be ready to collect?
Other person
お預かりする前に仕上がり予定日を確認します。
o azuka risuru mae ni shiagari yoteibi o kakuninshi masu .
We'll confirm the expected completion date before you leave them.
You
出発前に受け取れるか確認してからお願いします。
shuppatsumae ni uketore ruka kakuninshi tekarao negai shimasu .
I'll leave them after confirming I can collect them before I depart.

More natural

Have these trousers hemmed means asking for the bottoms to be shortened. It is different from changing to another size.

Good to know

Agree on the finished length with staff. Before leaving the trousers, check the pickup time and any exchange terms after alteration.

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