Formal — to staff
Train · IC · Card
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すみません、チャージが足りないようです。どこでチャージできますか?
すみません、チャージがたりないようです。どこでチャージできますか?
Excuse me, it seems my balance is insufficient. Where can I top up (charge) my card?
Romaji: Sumimasen, chāji ga tarinai yō desu. Doko de chāji dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kaisatsu yoko no seisanki ka, kenbaiki de chāji dekimasu.
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改札横の精算機か、券売機でチャージできます。
かいさつよこのせいさんきか、けんばいきでチャージできます。
You can charge it at the fare adjustment machine next to the ticket gate, or at a ticket vending machine.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to the beeping gate, then holding up the IC card.
Don't block the gate for too long. If you're really stuck, approach the station staff (駅員, ekiin) directly.
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