Formal — to staff
Public · Transportation
すみません、チャージ不足なんですけど、この運賃箱で千円だけチャージできますか？ — Excuse me, my IC card balance is low. Can I top it up with just 1,000 yen using this fare box? (Public · Transportation, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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すみません、チャージ不足なんですけど、この運賃箱で千円だけチャージできますか？
すみません、ちゃーじぶそくなんですけど、このうんちんばこでせんえんだけちゃーじできますか？
Excuse me, my IC card balance is low. Can I top it up with just 1,000 yen using this fare box?
Romaji: Sumimasen, chaji busoku nan desu kedo, kono unchinbako de sen-en dake chaji dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, daijobu desu yo. Teishachu ni onegai shimasu. Sen-ensatsu o koko ni yukkuri irete kudasai.
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はい、大丈夫ですよ。停車中にお願いします。千円札をここにゆっくり入れてください。
はい、だいじょうぶですよ。ていしゃちゅうにおねがいします。せんえんさつをここにゆっくりいれてください。
Yes, you can. Please do so while the bus is stopped. Insert the 1,000 yen bill slowly here.
Gesture & etiquette
Show your IC card and hold a 1,000 yen bill in your hand to make your intention clear to the busy driver.
Do not try to charge your card while the bus is moving, as it is dangerous. Always wait until the bus stops completely at a light or bus stop.