Formal — to staff
Public · Transport
すみません、こちらの席は空いていますか？ — Excuse me, is this seat available? (Public · Transport, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
You
すみません、こちらの席は空いていますか？
すみません、こちらのせきはあいていますか？
Excuse me, is this seat available?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no seki wa aiteimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. / Iie, tsure ga imasu.
Reply
はい、どうぞ。／いいえ、連れがいます。
はい、どうぞ。／いいえ、つれがいます。
Yes, please. / No, someone I'm with is sitting here.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the seat in question while making eye contact.
Do not immediately assume a seat is empty and sit down if there are items on it or it looks reserved. Always ask politely.
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