Formal — to staff
Train · Station
You
すみません、この切符の買い方が分かりません。手伝っていただけますか?
すみません、この きっぷ の かいかた が わかりません。てつだって いただけます か?
Excuse me, I don't understand how to buy this ticket. Could you please help me?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono kippu no kaikata ga wakarimasen. Tetsudatte itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Dochira made ikaremasu ka?
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。どちらまで行かれますか?
はい、かしこまりました。どちら まで いかれます か?
Yes, certainly. Where are you going?
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the ticket machine with an open hand, then make a slight bowing motion.
Do not get frustrated or demand help. Japanese staff are usually very helpful if approached politely. Avoid blocking the ticket machine if it's busy.
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