Formal — to staff
Transit · Shinkansen
You
自由席は何号車ですか？
じゆうせきはなんごうしゃですか？
Which car numbers are for unreserved seats?
Romaji: Jiyuuseki wa nangousha desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Jiyuseki wa ichigousha kara sangousha made to natte orimasu.
Reply
自由席は1号車から3号車までとなっております。
じゆうせきはいちごうしゃからさんごうしゃまでとなっております。
Cars 1 through 3 are for unreserved seating.
Gesture & etiquette
Point politely toward the direction of the specified cars with an open palm.
Do not rush the staff member while they are answering, and avoid blocking the platform path.
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