"ここ、空いていますか？" — Is this seat free/available? (Public

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ここ、空いていますか？

ここ、あいていますか？

Is this seat free/available?

Romaji: Koko, aite imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. / Iie, sumimasen.

はい、どうぞ。 / いいえ、すみません。

Yes, please (go ahead). / No, sorry.

Point to the seat you wish to occupy while making eye contact with a nearby passenger.

Do not assume a seat is empty just because there's a bag on it; always ask politely. Avoid sitting without asking if there's any doubt.

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