20 Essential Japanese Train & Station Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

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Japanese	Romaji	Meaning	When to Use
駅はどこですか	Eki wa doko desu ka	Where is the station?	Ask for directions to the nearest station.
この電車は東京へ行きますか	Kono densha wa Tōkyō e ikimasu ka	Does this train go to Tokyo?	Confirm the destination.
何番線ですか	Nanbansen desu ka	Which platform is it?	Ask which platform to use.
切符をください	Kippu o kudasai	A ticket, please	Buy a paper ticket.
ICカードは使えますか	IC kādo wa tsukaemasu ka	Can I use an IC card?	Ask about Suica/PASMO use.
いくらですか	Ikura desu ka	How much is it?	Ask the fare.
急行ですか	Kyūkō desu ka	Is this an express train?	Check the train type.
各駅停車ですか	Kakueki teisha desu ka	Is this a local train?	Check if it stops at every station.
次は何駅ですか	Tsugi wa nan-eki desu ka	What is the next station?	Ask during the ride.
ここで降ります	Koko de orimasu	I'm getting off here	Useful when speaking with staff.
乗り換えます	Norikaemasu	I'm transferring	Mention a transfer.
乗り換えはどこですか	Norikae wa doko desu ka	Where do I transfer?	Ask for transfer information.
出口はどこですか	Deguchi wa doko desu ka	Where is the exit?	Find the correct exit.
トイレはどこですか	Toire wa doko desu ka	Where is the restroom?	Ask in the station.
この席は空いていますか	Kono seki wa aiteimasu ka	Is this seat available?	On reserved trains.
終電は何時ですか	Shūden wa nanji desu ka	What time is the last train?	Ask about the last train.
遅れていますか	Okureteimasu ka	Is it delayed?	Ask about delays.
助けてください	Tasukete kudasai	Please help me	If you need assistance.
ありがとうございます	Arigatō gozaimasu	Thank you very much	Thank station staff.
すみません	Sumimasen	Excuse me	Get someone's attention politely.

20 Essential Japanese Train & Station Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

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Introduction

Understanding Japanese Train & Station Phrases

20 Essential Train & Station Phrases

1. 駅はどこですか

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2. この電車は東京へ行きますか

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3. 何番線ですか

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4. 切符をください

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5. ICカードは使えますか

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6. いくらですか

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7. 急行ですか

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8. 各駅停車ですか

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9. 次は何駅ですか

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10. ここで降ります

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11. 乗り換えます

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12. 乗り換えはどこですか

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13. 出口はどこですか

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14. トイレはどこですか

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15. この席は空いていますか

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