Hi, I’m going to Japan next week and I’ve studied a bit here, but I’m not very far. I’m going to be with someone who speaks Japanese for much of my trip, but not the whole time.
One thing I’m going to do is go to the market event in Kyoto and look for used kimono. I’m wanting some bargains, but I want to know how to ask politely about that. Like if I’m looking at something and the price is higher than I want to pay, what can I say that means “This is lovely, but I’m looking for something cheaper.” すてきです、でも。。。? I don’t know. I want to be able to say it a way that isn’t insulting of their prices or goods. Like that I’m only bargain hunting or something.
Any ideas?