Local_Transit

Local · Transit

5 scenarios · 10 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for local · transit situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

Do I board this bus from the front or the back?
- Formal — to staff
  このバスは前乗りですか、後ろ乗りですか？
  このばすはまえのりですか、うしろのりですか？
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  このバス、前から乗るの？後ろから？
  このばす、まえからのるの？うしろから？
  N4
Do I pay the fare when I get on or get off?
- Formal — to staff
  運賃は先払いですか、後払いですか？
  うんちんはさきばらいですか、あとばらいですか？
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  お金って先払い？それとも後払い？
  おかねってさきばらい？それともあとばらい？
  N4