Casual — to friend
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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.
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