"これは優先席ですか？" — Is this a priority seat? (Local

Formal — to stranger

Local · Manners

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これは優先席ですか？

これはゆうせんせきですか？

Is this a priority seat?

Romaji: Kore wa yuusenseki desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kochira wa yusenseki desu. Hitsuyo de areba oyuzuri shimasu ka?

はい、こちらは優先席です。必要であればお譲りしますか？

はい、こちらはゆうせんせきです。ひつようであればおゆずりしますか？

Yes, this is a priority seat. Would you like me to give it up for you?

Polite nod or a slight bow while gesturing toward the seat.

Avoid pressuring the seated passenger if they are elderly or injured even if you think you need the seat more. Respect their privacy.

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