Formal — to staff
Train · Travel
恐れ入ります。〇〇行きの特急に乗車したいのですが、この車両は自由席でしょうか? — Excuse me. I'd like to take the limited express bound for 〇〇, but is this car a non-reserved seat car? (Replace 〇〇 with destination) (Train · Travel, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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恐れ入ります。〇〇行きの特急に乗車したいのですが、この車両は自由席でしょうか?
おそれいります。〇〇ゆきのとっきゅうにじょうしゃしたいのですが、このしゃりょうはじゆうせきでしょうか?
Excuse me. I'd like to take the limited express bound for 〇〇, but is this car a non-reserved seat car? (Replace 〇〇 with destination)
Romaji: Osoreirimasu. Marumaru-yuki no tokkyū ni jōsha shitai no desu ga, kono sharyō wa jiyūseki deshō ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kono sharyō wa jiyūseki desu. Dōzo.
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はい、この車両は自由席です。どうぞ。
はい、このしゃりょうはじゆうせきです。どうぞ。
Yes, this car is a non-reserved seat car. Please go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Pointing to the train car.
Do not stand in front of the train doors. Always confirm the destination and train type before boarding. Do not sit in reserved seats if you only have a non-reserved ticket.