Train_Transportation

Train · Transportation

3 scenarios · 3 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for train · transportation 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, but this seat is my reservation. Perhaps you might have the wrong seat number?
- Formal — to stranger
  すみません、この席は私の予約なのですが、もしかして番号を間違えていらっしゃいますか？
  すみません、このせきはわたしのよやくなのですが、もしかしてばんごうをまちがえていらっしゃいますか？
  N3
Excuse me, from which track number does the "Rapid" train for the XX Line (line name) depart?
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、〇〇線（路線名）の「快速」電車は、何番線から出ますか？
  すみません、まるまるせん（ろせんめい）の「かいそく」でんしゃは、なんばんせんからでますか？
  N3
Excuse me, does this train stop at 〇〇 Station? Is it an express or a local train? (Replace 〇〇 with the station name)
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、この電車は〇〇駅に停まりますか？急行（きゅうこう）ですか、各駅停車（かくえきていしゃ）ですか？
  すみません、このでんしゃはまるまるえきにとまりますか？きゅうこうですか、かくえきていしゃですか？