Transport
Practical conversations for trains, stations, transfers, and getting around.
The rental bike return station is full — Japanese
When a shared-bike station has no empty dock, ask support about another return point and how to confirm the rental has ended.
How much fuel should I put in before returning the car? — Japanese
If the rental car's fuel-return terms are unclear, ask which fuel it takes and what fuel level is required at return.
Please record this existing scratch on the rental car — Japanese
If you notice a scratch before taking a rental car, ask staff to record it as pre-existing damage on the condition report.
Can I take my bicycle on the ferry? — Japanese
Before traveling by ferry with a bicycle, ask about bike carriage, reservations, extra charges, and the waiting point.
Does this day pass cover this route? — Japanese
Before buying a day pass, check whether your routes and zones are covered and when the pass stops being valid.
I'd like to change the ticket machine to English — Japanese
Before using a station ticket machine, ask how to change the display language or return to the first screen.
Is there a step-free station entrance? — Japanese
If you need to avoid stairs because of a stroller or heavy bags, ask for an elevator entrance and the route to the platform.
I'd like to book the hotel's airport shuttle — Japanese
To use a hotel's airport shuttle, check departure times, reservation availability, luggage allowance, and the boarding point.
My train was cancelled. What should I do? — Japanese
A train-disruption situation for asking in Japanese about alternative trains, other routes, reserved seats, ticket changes, and refunds.
Ask which platform your train leaves from — Japanese
A station conversation for checking the platform number and confirming that you are waiting in the right place.
Ask what to do after missing a reserved train — Japanese
A station conversation for asking what happens to your ticket after missing a train with a reserved seat.
Ask if this bus goes to your destination — Japanese
A practical bus conversation for checking whether the bus goes toward your destination and asking where to get off.
Ask a taxi driver to take you to an address — Japanese
A taxi conversation for showing an address, confirming the destination, and telling the driver where to drop you off.
Ask a taxi to take you to the entrance at the back of the hotel — Japanese
A taxi conversation for reaching a parking-side or rear-side hotel entrance instead of the main entrance.
Ask how to reach your hotel after missing the last train — Japanese
A late-night transport conversation for checking buses, taxis and station exits after train service has ended.
Ask for help when a ticket gate won't open — Japanese
A transit conversation for getting help when your card or ticket does not open the gate and asking how to settle the fare.
Ask if a seat reservation is required for a train — Japanese
A train-station conversation for checking whether a seat reservation is required, whether unreserved seating exists and where to make a reservation.