Formal — to staff
Train · Subway
You
すみません、この車両は女性専用車ですか？
すみません、このしゃりょうはじょせいせんようしゃですか？
Excuse me, is this car a women-only car?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono sharyō wa josei senyōsha desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, tadaima josei senyōsha desu.
Reply
はい、ただいま女性専用車です。
はい、ただいまじょせいせんようしゃです。
Yes, it is currently a women-only car.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the car or the sign (if visible).
During specified rush hours, men (and often children not accompanied by women) are not allowed in these cars. Check platform signs carefully. If you're a man and accidentally enter, exit promptly.
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