Casual — to friend
Transit · Train
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.
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