Formal — to staff
Local · Bus
料金は先払いですか、後払いですか？ — Is the fare paid in advance or upon exit? (Local · Bus, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
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料金は先払いですか、後払いですか？
Is the fare paid in advance or upon exit?
Romaji: Ryokin wa sakibarai desu ka, atobarai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Ryokin wa atobarai desu. Kosha no sai ni unchinbako e o-ire kudasai.
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料金は後払いです。降車の際に運賃箱へお入れください。
りょうきんはあとばらいです。こうしゃのさいにうんちんばこへおいれください。
The fare is paid upon exit. Please put it in the fare box when you get off.
Gesture & etiquette
Gently point towards the fare box located near the driver's seat.
Do not block the aisle while waiting to pay, as it may delay other passengers.
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