Formal — to staff
Train · Ticket
You
〇〇線で▲▲駅まで行きたいのですが、切符が見つかりません。
〇〇せんで▲▲えきまでいきたいのですが、きっぷがみつかりません。
I want to go to [Station Name] on the [Line Name] line, but I can't find the ticket.
Romaji: Maru-maru-sen de Sankaku-sankaku-eki made ikitai no desu ga, kippu ga mitsukarimasen. / Reply Romaji: Maru-maru-sen wa betsu no gaisha no rosen desu. Kochira no madoguchi de gokounyuu itadakemasu.
Reply
〇〇線は別の会社の路線です。こちらの窓口でご購入いただけます。
〇〇せんはべつのがいしゃのろせんです。こちらのまどぐちでごこうにゅういただけます。
The [Line Name] line is run by a different company. You can purchase tickets at this counter.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the ticket vending machine/map, then look confused.
If your IC card doesn't work for a specific private line, seek staff assistance rather than trying repeatedly or getting frustrated.
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