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Shinkansen · Train

N3

恐れ入ります、ここ、空いていますか?座ってもよろしいでしょうか?Excuse me, is this seat open? May I sit here? (Shinkansen · Train, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)

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恐れ入ります、ここ、空いていますか?座ってもよろしいでしょうか?

おそれいります、ここ、あいていますか?すわってもよろしいでしょうか?

Excuse me, is this seat open? May I sit here?

Romaji: Osoreirimasu, koko, aiteimasu ka? Suwattemo yoroshii deshou ka? / Reply Romaji: A, sumimasen! Sugu nimotsu o dokemasu ne.

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あ、すみません!すぐ荷物をどけますね。

あ、すみません!すぐにもつをどけますね。

Ah, sorry! I will move my luggage right away.

Gesture & etiquette

Bow slightly and gesture toward the seat with an open palm.

Avoid sitting down immediately without asking if there is a bag or personal item on the seat.

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