Phrase: Nimotsu o azukete mo ii desu ka?
Meaning: May I leave my luggage here?
Usage: Used when asking hotel staff, shop owners, or station personnel if you can store your bags temporarily before check-in or while sightseeing.
Meaning: May I leave my luggage here?
Usage: Used when asking hotel staff, shop owners, or station personnel if you can store your bags temporarily before check-in or while sightseeing.
Navigating Japan’s bustling cities is much easier when you aren’t tethered to your suitcases. ‘Nimotsu o azukete mo ii desu ka?’ is an indispensable phrase for any traveler looking to free their hands for a day of exploring.
Traveler: Sumimasen, nimotsu o azukete mo ii desu ka?
Staff: Hai, kashikomarimashita. (Yes, certainly.)
In Japan, hotels are generally very accommodating with storing luggage before check-in or after check-out. Using this polite request helps establish a smooth interaction with staff. If you are in a train station, you might also want to look for coin lockers, or if you need to find your way to a facility, remember to ask Koko wa doko desu ka? to ensure you are at the right service counter.
Pro-Tip: If you find yourself needing to drop your bags off at a hotel early, it is helpful to have your booking confirmation ready. If you encounter any language barriers, you can always use the phrase Shou-shou omachi kudasai if the staff needs to check if they have space in the storage room!
