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Use the toilets shown below when crowded.

X Use the toilets shown below when crowded.

Tim says:

After the word “when,” this sign doesn’t explain what would be crowded that would require you to use the toilets shown below. Therefore, we can only assume that it would be… the toilets shown below! “Use the toilets shown below when they are crowded.” In other words, 「以下のトイレが混雑した時、以下とトイレをご利用ください」!

Of course, that doesn’t make any sense. This sign was posted outside of a different set of restrooms, and it means if these restrooms are crowded, use other ones that you can find on the map of the shopping mall.

O If these toilets are crowded, use the others as shown on the map below.

周囲にある英語を見て、果たしてそれが正しい英語なのだろうかと感じる英語はありますか?「あの英語は絶対に間違っている」という英語の表記はありますか?看板の写真を撮って、Machigai.comに送りましょう!とんでもない英語だったら、このコーナーで出します!

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