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Beginner · scenario 15 of 84

Find the train station

Ask a local for directions to the nearest station.

The situation You're looking for the train station. Ask a local for directions.

The dialogue

  1. すみません、駅​は​どこ​です​か?

    sumimasen, eki wa doko desu ka?

    Excuse me, where is the station?

  2. 駅​は​あちら​です。まっすぐ​です。

    eki wa achira desu. massugu desu.

    The station is over there. It's straight ahead.

  3. ここ​から​近いです​か?

    koko kara chikai desu ka?

    Is it near here?

  4. はい、近いです。歩いて​5分​です。

    hai, chikai desu. aruite gofun desu.

    Yes, it's close. It's a five-minute walk.

  5. わかりました。ありがとう​ございます。

    wakarimashita. arigatō gozaimasu.

    Understood. Thank you.

  6. いいえ、どういたしまして。

    iie, dōitashimashite.

    No, you're welcome.

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