Formal — to staff
Public · Bus
すみません、五千円札しかなくて両替できないんですけど、どうすればいいですか？ — Excuse me, I only have a 5,000 yen bill and can't use the fare changer. What should I do? (Public · Bus, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、五千円札しかなくて両替できないんですけど、どうすればいいですか？
すみません、ごせんえんさつしかなくてりょうがえできないんですけど、どうすればいいですか？
Excuse me, I only have a 5,000 yen bill and can't use the fare changer. What should I do?
Romaji: Sumimasen, gosen'ensatsu shika nakute ryōgae dekinai ndesu kedo, dō sureba ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, jā watashi no temoto de ryōgae shimasu node, shōshō omachi kudasai.
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あ、じゃあ私の手元で両替しますので、少々お待ちください。
あ、じゃあわたしのてもとでりょうがえしますので、しょうしょうおまちください。
Ah, in that case, I will change it for you at my seat. Just a moment, please.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold the 5,000 yen bill gently with both hands toward the driver while bowing slightly to show appreciation.
Do not try to force a 5,000 or 10,000 yen bill into the automatic fare box. Wait until the bus stops completely before walking to the driver.