Formal — to staff
Train · Station
すみません、〇〇ビルに行きたいのですが、どちらの出口が近いですか？ — Excuse me, I want to go to the 〇〇 Building, which exit is closer? (〇〇 is placeholder for the building name) (Train · Station, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
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すみません、〇〇ビルに行きたいのですが、どちらの出口が近いですか？
すみません、まるまるビルにいきたいのですが、どちらのでぐちがちかいですか？
Excuse me, I want to go to the 〇〇 Building, which exit is closer? (〇〇 is placeholder for the building name)
Romaji: Sumimasen, Marumaru biru ni ikitai no desu ga, dochira no deguchi ga chikai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Marumaru biru desu ne. Sore deshitara, Higashiguchi ga ichiban chikai desu.
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〇〇ビルですね。それでしたら、東口が一番近いです。
まるまるビルですね。それでしたら、ひがしぐちがいちばんちかいです。
The 〇〇 Building, right? In that case, the East Exit is the closest.
Gesture & etiquette
Point vaguely in the direction of multiple exits or point to a map.
Always clearly state the full name of the building or landmark. If unsure, show a map on your phone.
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