Casual — to friend
Public · Transport
すみません、この席、空いてますか? — Excuse me, is this seat free? (Public · Transport, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
You
すみません、この席、空いてますか?
すみません、このせき、あいてますか?
Excuse me, is this seat free?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono seki, aitemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, aitemasu yo. Dōzo.
Reply
はい、空いてますよ。どうぞ。
はい、あいてますよ。どうぞ。
Yes, it's free. Please, go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the seat in question while asking.
Do not sit down before receiving confirmation. If the person seems uncomfortable, look for another seat.