Formal — to staff
Train · Station
すみません、この時間の女性専用車両は何号車ですか? — Excuse me, which car is the women-only car at this time? (Train · Station, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
You
すみません、この時間の女性専用車両は何号車ですか?
すみません、このじかんのじょせいせんようしゃりょうはなんごうしゃですか?
Excuse me, which car is the women-only car at this time?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kono jikan no josei senyō sharyō wa nan-gōsha desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, maru-bansen no maru-gōsha desu. Maru-ji made wa josei senyō sharyō desu.
Reply
はい、〇番線の〇号車です。〇時までは女性専用車両です。
はい、〇ばんせんの〇ごうしゃです。〇じまではじょせいせんようしゃりょうです。
Yes, it's car number XX on track XX. It is a women-only car until XX o'clock.
Gesture & etiquette
A slight bow and a clear, audible voice. Look for floor markings or signs.
Men are generally not permitted in women-only cars during their designated operating hours (usually rush hour), except for small children or those requiring care.