Casual — to friend
Public · Transport
すみません、こちらの優先席、空いていますか？ — Excuse me, is this priority seat available? (Public · Transport, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
You
すみません、こちらの優先席、空いていますか？
すみません、こちらのゆうせんせき、あいていますか？
Excuse me, is this priority seat available?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no yūsenseki, aite imasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。
はい、どうぞ。
Yes, please go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Slight head bow, point to the seat with an open hand.
Do not sit on priority seats if you don't belong to the designated groups (elderly, pregnant, injured, with small children) when others might need them. Always confirm availability if unsure, even if it appears empty.
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