Ticket_Vending_Machine

Ticket · Vending · Machine

2 scenarios · 2 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for ticket · vending · machine 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.

Excuse me, this ticket machine isn't accepting 1000-yen notes.
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、この券売機、千円札が使えないのですが。
  すみません、このけんばいき、せんえんさつがつかえないのですが。
  N4
This bill keeps spitting out of the ticket machine no matter how many times I insert it. Could you exchange it for another one?
- Formal — to staff
  このお札、券売機に何度入れても戻ってきちゃうんですけど、交換してもらえますか？
  このおさつ、けんばいきになんどいれてももどってきちゃうんですけど、こうかんしてもらえますか？
  N3