Lost at the station?

1. 1

   すみません

   sumimasen

   Start any question to a stranger with すみません. It's your universal conversation opener in public.

   Use when getting attention of station staff or any stranger to ask a question

   すみません。

   sumimasen.

   Excuse me...

2. 2

   〜はどこですか？

   ~wa doko desu ka?

   Combine a destination with どこですか to ask where something is, the most useful station question.

   Use when asking where a specific platform, exit, or line is at a station

   中央線はどこですか？

   chūō-sen wa doko desu ka?

   Where is the Chuo Line?

3. 3

   まっすぐです

   massugu desu

   Staff might say 'go straight', one of the most common directions you'll hear.

   Use when understanding directions from station staff, being told to go straight

   まっすぐです。

   massugu desu.

   It's straight ahead.

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