Formal — to staff
Train · Station
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この大きい荷物は、新幹線で事前にスペースの予約が必要ですか？
このおおきいにもつは、しんかんせんでじぜんにすぺーすのよやくがひつようですか？
Does this large luggage require a prior space reservation on the Shinkansen?
Romaji: Kono ookii nimotsu wa, shinkansen de jizen ni supeesu no yoyaku ga hitsuyou desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sanpen no goukei ga hyaku rokuju sennchi o koeru baai wa, senyou no seki no yoyaku ga hitsuyou desu.
Reply
はい、三辺の合計が160センチを超える場合は、専用の席の予約が必要です。
はい、さんぺんのごうけいがひゃくろくじっせんちをこえるばあいは、せんようのせきのよやくがひつようです。
Yes, if the sum of the three dimensions exceeds 160 cm, you need to reserve a seat with a designated baggage area.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to your large suitcase while showing your ticket or booking screen to the station staff.
Do not bring oversized baggage onto the Shinkansen without checking, as you may be charged an extra fee and forced to move it to a different car.