"すみません、ここ、空いてますか？" — Excuse me, is this seat free/available? (Public · Transport

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すみません、ここ、空いてますか？

すみません、ここ、あいてますか？

Excuse me, is this seat free/available?

Romaji: Sumimasen, koko, aitemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, aitemasu yo. Dōzo.

はい、空いてますよ。どうぞ。

はい、あいてますよ。どうぞ。

Yes, it's free. Please go ahead.

Point towards the seat. Slightly bow head.

If there's a bag, gesture politely towards it rather than touching it. If the person who might own the bag is absent, wait or ask a staff member.

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