Casual — to friend
Disaster · Survival
You
電車、いつ復旧する？
でんしゃ、いつふっきゅうする？
When will the trains resume service?
Romaji: Densha, itsu fukkyuu suru? / Reply Romaji: Mada wakannai mitai. Ekiin-san mo zenzen iwanai shi, shibaraku ugokisou ni nai yo.
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まだわかんないみたい。駅員さんも全然言わないし、しばらく動きそうにないよ。
まだわかんないみたい。えきいんさんもぜんぜんいわないし、しばらくうごきそうにないよ。
I don't think they know yet. The station staff isn't saying anything either, so it doesn't look like they'll be moving for a while.
Gesture & etiquette
Shrugging shoulders and looking toward the station ticket gate with a concerned expression.
Avoid using polite language (desu/masu). Do not sound overly formal or distant as it undermines the friendly dynamic.
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