Formal — to staff
Public · Transport
すみません、この時間は女性専用車両ですか? — Excuse me, is this car a women-only car during this time? (Public · Transport, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、この時間は女性専用車両ですか?
すみません、このじかんはじょせいせんようしゃりょうですか?
Excuse me, is this car a women-only car during this time?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono jikan wa josei sen'yō sharyō desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Īe, ima wa chigaimasu. (or) Hai, sō desu.
Reply
いいえ、今は違います。(または) はい、そうです。
いいえ、いまはちがいます。(または) はい、そうです。
No, not at this time. (or) Yes, it is.
Gesture & etiquette
Point vaguely to the train car.
Be aware that women-only cars are usually only during peak commuting hours and may not be enforced strictly outside of those times. Check signs carefully.