蓮（れん）

Asking the way

You've never met. You look a little lost on the platform, and Ren, waiting for his own train, stops to help.

Words

  • 駅えき

    eki

    station

  • ホーム

    hōmu

    platform

  • 何番線なんばんせん

    nanbansen

    which track/platform number

  • 乗のり換かえ

    norikae

    transfer (trains)

  • 各駅停車かくえきていしゃ

    kakueki teisha

    local train (stops at every station)

  • 急行きゅうこう

    kyūkō

    express train

  • 次つぎ

    tsugi

    next (train, stop)

  • 改札かいさつ

    kaisatsu

    ticket gate

  • 反対側はんたいがわ

    hantaigawa

    the opposite side

  • 階段かいだん

    kaidan

    stairs

Set phrases

  • すみません、ちょっといいですか。

    Sumimasen, chotto ii desu ka.

    Excuse me, do you have a moment?

    Use to open a request for help from a stranger on the platform.

  • 下北沢しもきたざわに行いきたいんですが。

    Shimokitazawa ni ikitai n desu ga.

    I'd like to go to Shimokitazawa...

    Say your destination and trail off with 〜んですが; it politely invites help.

  • 道みちに迷まよってしまって。

    Michi ni mayotte shimatte.

    I've gotten a bit lost.

    Explains your situation when someone notices you looking confused.

  • この電車でんしゃで合あってますか。

    Kono densha de attemasu ka.

    Is this the right train?

    Use to confirm before boarding.

  • 助たすかりました。ありがとうございます。

    Tasukarimashita. Arigatō gozaimasu.

    You've really helped me. Thank you.

    Say at the end, after someone has given you directions.

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