Formal — to stranger
Highway · Bus
シートを倒してもいいですか？ — Is it okay if I recline my seat? (Highway · Bus, Formal — to stranger, JLPT N5)
You
シートを倒してもいいですか？
しーとをたおしてもいいですか？
Is it okay if I recline my seat?
Romaji: Shiito o taoshite mo ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, daijobu desu yo. Dozo.
Reply
はい、大丈夫ですよ。どうぞ。
はい、だいじょうぶですよ。どうぞ。
Yes, that's fine. Go ahead.
Gesture & etiquette
A slight nod and a gentle wave of the hand indicating it is fine.
Avoid reclining the seat suddenly or with force as it might disturb the person behind you.
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