Trains and asking for help in Japanese.

Learn your opening phrase, then prepare for a reply. The examples do not describe live venue or transport information.

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Check a train destination

この電車は鎌倉に行きますか。

このでんしゃはかまくらにいきますか。

Kono densha wa Kamakura ni ikimasu ka.

Does this train go to Kamakura?

What might they say back?

いいえ、乗り換えが必要です。

No, you need to change trains.

どこで乗り換えますか。

Where do I change trains?

Kamakura is the example destination. Use official route information and ask staff before boarding.

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何番線ですか。

なんばんせんですか。

Nanbansen desu ka.

Which platform is it?

What might they say back?

三番線です。

Platform three.

もう一度お願いします。

Could you say that again?

Say your destination or show your route first. Platform three is a listening example, not live information.

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もう少しゆっくりお願いします。

もうすこしゆっくりおねがいします。

Mou sukoshi yukkuri onegaishimasu.

A little more slowly, please.

What might they say back?

はい、わかりました。

Yes, understood.

書いていただけますか。

Could you write it down?

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