Casual — to friend
Transit · Train
この席、空いてる? — Is this seat empty? (Transit · Train, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
You
この席、空いてる?
このせき、あいてる?
Is this seat empty?
Romaji: Kono seki, aiteru? / Reply Romaji: Un, aiteru yo. Suwarina yo.
Reply
うん、空いてるよ。座りなよ。
うん、あいてるよ。すわりなよ。
Yeah, it's free. Go ahead and sit.
Gesture & etiquette
Nodding slightly and gesturing to the seat with an open hand.
Avoid being overly formal, as it sounds distant or sarcastic between friends.