Formal — to staff
Train · Station
窓側の席に変更することは可能ですか? — Is it possible to change to a window seat? (Train · Station, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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窓側の席に変更することは可能ですか?
まどがわのせきにへんこうすることはかのうですか?
Is it possible to change to a window seat?
Romaji: Madogawa no seki ni henkō suru koto wa kanō desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kūseki ga gozaimashitara kanō desu. Kippu o haiken dekimasu ka?
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はい、空席がございましたら可能です。切符を拝見できますか?
はい、くうせきがございましたらかのうです。きっぷをはいけんできますか?
Yes, if there are vacant seats, it's possible. May I see your ticket?
Gesture & etiquette
Handing over the ticket, polite bow.
Be prepared that it might not be possible, especially during peak hours or if tickets are non-changeable. Do not argue.