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Train · Etiquette

N4

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すみません、この席に荷物を置いてもいいですか?混んできたらすぐにどかします。

すみません、このせきににもつをおいてもいいですか?こんできたらすぐにかします。

Excuse me, may I put my bag on this seat? I'll move it immediately if it gets crowded.

Romaji: Sumimasen, kono seki ni nimotsu o oite mo ii desu ka? Kondekira sugu ni dokashimasu. / Reply Romaji: Ee, dōzo. Mada aite imasu kara daijōbu desu yo.

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ええ、どうぞ。まだ空いていますから大丈夫ですよ。

ええ、どうぞ。まだあいていますからだいじょうぶですよ。

Yes, please go ahead. It's still empty, so it's fine.

Gesture & etiquette

Point to the empty seat and your bag.

Do not put luggage on a seat without asking, especially if the train is already somewhat crowded. Always be prepared to move it instantly if the train gets busy or someone needs the seat.

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"すみません、この席に荷物を置いてもいいですか?混んできたらすぐにどかします。" — Excuse me, may I put my bag on this seat? I'll move it immediately if it gets crowded. (Train · Etiquette, JLPT N4)