Casual — to friend
Public · Transport · Etiquette
すみません、ここ、空いてますか？ — Excuse me, is this seat free/available? (Public · Transport · Etiquette, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
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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.
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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.
Gesture & etiquette
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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