Formal — to stranger
Local · Trouble
近くに交番はありますか？ — Is there a police box (Koban) nearby? (Local · Trouble, Formal — to stranger, JLPT N5)
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近くに交番はありますか？
ちかくにこうばんはありますか？
Is there a police box (Koban) nearby?
Romaji: Chikaku ni kouban wa arimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kono michi o massugu susunde, futatsume no kado o migi ni magaru to hidarite ni gozaimasu.
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はい、この道をまっすぐ進んで、二つ目の角を右に曲がると左手にございます。
はい、このみちをまっすぐすすんで、ふたつめのかどをみぎにまがるとひだりてにございます。
Yes, go straight down this road, turn right at the second corner, and you will find it on your left side.
Gesture & etiquette
Point in the direction with an open hand or nod politely while explaining.
Avoid pointing with a single finger; use an open palm to indicate direction.
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