Formal — to staff
Public · Transport · Train
すみません、この電車は特急券が必要ですか?次の特急列車はいつ来ますか? — Excuse me, does this train require a limited express ticket? When does the next limited express train arrive? (Public · Transport · Train, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、この電車は特急券が必要ですか?次の特急列車はいつ来ますか?
すみません、このでんしゃはとっきゅうけんがひつようですか?つぎのとっきゅうれっしゃはいつきますか?
Excuse me, does this train require a limited express ticket? When does the next limited express train arrive?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono densha wa tokkyūken ga hitsuyō desu ka? Tsugi no tokkyū ressha wa itsu kimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kono densha wa tokkyūken ga hitsuyō desu. Tsugi no tokkyū wa jūgo-fungo, san-ban hōmu kara desu.
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はい、この電車は特急券が必要です。次の特急は15分後、3番ホームからです。
はい、このでんしゃはとっきゅうけんがひつようです。つぎのとっきゅうは15ふんご、3ばんホームからです。
Yes, this train requires a limited express ticket. The next limited express train is in 15 minutes, from platform 3.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing at the train or the platform, looking at the station staff.
Always confirm ticket requirements, especially for express or bullet trains, as regular IC card or basic fare tickets may not be sufficient. Never board without the correct ticket.