Formal — to staff
Public · Transport · Bus
すみません、小銭がないのですが、千円札を使えますか? — Excuse me, I don't have exact change. Can I use a 1000 yen bill? (Public · Transport · Bus, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、小銭がないのですが、千円札を使えますか?
すみません、こぜにがないのですが、せんえんさつをつかえますか?
Excuse me, I don't have exact change. Can I use a 1000 yen bill?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kozeni ga nai no desu ga, sen-en satsu o tsukaemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, ryōgae dekimasu yo. Kochira no ryōgaeki o go-riyō kudasai.
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はい、両替できますよ。こちらの両替機をご利用ください。
はい、りょうがえできますよ。こちらのりょうがえきをごりようください。
Yes, you can get change. Please use this change machine.
Gesture & etiquette
Showing the 1000 yen bill.
Do not try to pay with bills larger than 1000 yen on most local buses (e.g., 5000 or 10000 yen bills are usually not accepted for change). Make sure to prepare your fare or IC card beforehand.