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ここってエスカレーターのどっち側に立つの?

ここってえすかれーたーのどっちがわにたつの?

Which side of the escalator do I stand on here?

Romaji: Koko tte esukareetaa no dotchigawa ni tatsu no? / Reply Romaji: Koko wa migigawa da yo. Isogu hito no tame ni hidarigawa o akete oku no ga ruuru nanda.

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ここは右側だよ。急ぐ人のために左側を空けておくのがルールなんだ。

ここはみぎがわだよ。いそぐひとのためにひだりがわをあけておくのがルールなんだ。

You stand on the right here. The rule is to leave the left side open for people in a hurry.

Gesture & etiquette

Point to the right side of the escalator with your hand.

Do not stand on the left side, as it is strictly reserved for people walking up or down the escalator.

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"ここってエスカレーターのどっち側に立つの?" — Which side of the escalator do I stand on here? (Local · Manners, JLPT N4)