Lost? Asking directions without panic

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   すみません、ちょっといいですか

   sumimasen, chotto ii desu ka

   Soft opener to get a stranger's attention.

   Use when stopping someone on the street for help

   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 sec?

2. 2

   〇〇はどこですか？

   ~ wa doko desu ka?

   Direct 'where is X?' that works in any city.

   Use when looking for a station, shop, or address

   渋谷駅はどこですか？

   shibuya-eki wa doko desu ka?

   Where is Shibuya Station?

3. 3

   ありがとうございます、助かりました

   arigatou gozaimasu, tasukarimashita

   Warmer thank-you that signals 'you saved me'.

   Use when thanking the stranger after they helped

   ありがとうございます、助かりました。

   arigatou gozaimasu, tasukarimashita.

   Thank you, that helped a lot.

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