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すみません、この電車は〇〇駅に停まりますか？急行（きゅうこう）ですか、各駅停車（かくえきていしゃ）ですか？
すみません、このでんしゃはまるまるえきにとまりますか？きゅうこうですか、かくえきていしゃですか？
Excuse me, does this train stop at 〇〇 Station? Is it an express or a local train? (Replace 〇〇 with the station name)
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono densha wa marumaru-eki ni tomarimasu ka? Kyūkō desu ka, kakueki teisha desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, marumaru-eki ni tomarimasu. Kore wa kyūkō densha desu.
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はい、〇〇駅に停まります。これは急行電車です。
はい、まるまるえきにとまります。これはきゅうこうでんしゃです。
Yes, it stops at 〇〇 Station. This is an express train.
Gesture & etiquette
Polite bow or slight nod, pointing to the train or a train map.
Japanese train lines often have various types (local, rapid, express) that skip different stations. Always confirm the train type and stops to avoid missing your destination, especially during rush hour.