Casual — to friend
Transit · Shinkansen
You
グリーン車へのアップグレード、できるかな？
ぐりーんしゃへのあっぷぐれーど、できるかな？
Can I upgrade to the Green Car (first class)?
Romaji: Guriinsha e no appugureedo, dekiru kana? / Reply Romaji: Madoguchi ni ikeba sugu dekiru yo. Kuuseki ga aru ka kakunin shitemite!
Reply
窓口に行けばすぐできるよ。空席があるか確認してみて！
まどぐちにいけばすぐできるよ。くうせきがあるかくにんしてみて！
You can do that right away at the ticket counter. Go check if there are any seats available!
Gesture & etiquette
Point towards the station's ticket office with a friendly smile.
Do not use formal 'desu/masu' forms as it sounds distant between friends. Avoid asking the train conductor directly if you are not currently at a service station.
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