Formal — to staff
Public · Transport
すみません、この席はどなたかお座りですか？ — Excuse me, is someone sitting in this seat? (or Is this seat taken?) (Public · Transport, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、この席はどなたかお座りですか？
すみません、このせきはどなたかおすわりですか？
Excuse me, is someone sitting in this seat? (or Is this seat taken?)
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono seki wa donata ka o-suwari desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Iie, aite imasu yo. Dōzo.
Reply
いいえ、空いていますよ。どうぞ。
いいえ、あいていますよ。どうぞ。
No, it's free. Please, go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the seat while asking.
Do not sit down before asking if there are any belongings on the seat. Avoid placing large bags on empty seats next to you.
#train#bus#seat#occupied#politeness