TL-030 · Airport
Ask what to do when your carry-on is over the weight limit — Japanese
An airport conversation for checking options such as checking the bag, repacking or paying a fee when a carry-on exceeds the allowance.
Quick answer
機内持ち込み手荷物が重量オーバーなのですが、どうすればいいですか？
Meaning My carry-on is over the weight limit. What should I do?
Kinai mochikomi tenimotsu ga jūryō ōbā na no desu ga, dō sureba ii desu ka?
When to use it
Use this when airline staff tell you at check-in or boarding that your carry-on exceeds the allowed weight.
Core phrases
預け荷物にする必要がありますか？
Azuke nimotsunisuru hitsuyōgārimasu ka?
Do I need to check the bag?
荷物を少し出して、もう一度重さを測ってもいいですか？
Nimotsuosukoshidashite, mō ichidoomosao hakattemoiidesu ka?
Can I remove some items and weigh it again?
追加料金はかかりますか？
Tsuikaryōkin wa kakarimasu ka?
Is there an extra fee?
何キロまでですか？
Nan kiro made desu ka?
What is the weight allowance?
このバッグは機内に持ち込めますか？
Kono baggu wa kinaini mochi komemasu ka?
Can I still take this bag into the cabin?
What you may hear
重量を減らすか、預け荷物にしていただく必要があります。
Jūryōo herasuka, azuke nimotsunishiteitadaku hitsuyōgārimasu.
You'll need to reduce the weight or check the bag.
追加料金がかかる場合があります。
Tsuikaryōkingakakaru bāigārimasu.
An additional fee may apply.
How to respond
では、荷物を少し整理してからもう一度測ります。
Deha, nimotsuosukoshi seirishitekara mō ichidohakarimasu.
Then I'll rearrange some items and weigh it again.
預ける場合は、どこで手続きすればいいですか？
Azukeru bāi wa, dokode tetsuzukisurebaiidesu ka?
If I check it, where should I take it?
Mini conversation
You
機内持ち込み手荷物が重量オーバーなのですが、どうすればいいですか？
Kinai mochikomi tenimotsu ga jūryō ōbā na no desu ga, dō sureba ii desu ka?
My carry-on is over the weight limit. What should I do?
Other person
重量を減らすか、預け荷物にしていただく必要があります。
Jūryōo herasuka, azuke nimotsunishiteitadaku hitsuyōgārimasu.
You'll need to reduce the weight or check the bag.
You
荷物を少し出して、もう一度重さを測ってもいいですか？
Nimotsuosukoshidashite, mō ichidoomosao hakattemoiidesu ka?
Can I remove some items and weigh it again?
Other person
はい、整理してからもう一度お越しください。
Hai, seirishitekara mō ichidoo koshikudasai.
Yes, you can come back after repacking.
You
分かりました。許容重量ももう一度教えてください。
Wakarimashita. Kyoyōjūryōmomō ichidooshietekudasai.
Okay. Please remind me of the weight allowance too.
More natural
“Carry-on” is one of the most common terms for a bag you take into the cabin.
Good to know
Carry-on size, weight, quantity and fees vary by airline, route and fare. Follow staff instructions and check your airline's current allowance.
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