Polite phrases for asking for help at stations
Essential Transportation Guide for Japan: Polite phrases for asking for help at stations
Polite phrases for asking for help at stations typically start with courteous expressions like “Excuse me” or “Could you please” and include requests tailored to transportation contexts.
Here are some polite phrases suitable for asking for help at stations:
- “Excuse me, could you help me find the ticket counter, please?”
- “Could you please tell me which platform the train to [destination] leaves from?”
- “I’m a bit lost, could you assist me?”
- “Would you be able to give me directions to the nearest subway/bus station?”
- “Could you tell me what time the next bus/train to [destination] arrives?”
- “I was wondering if you could help me with my luggage for a moment.”
- “Could I ask you a favor? I need help understanding the schedule.”
- “Would you kindly point me to the exit/entrance?”
- “Could you spare a moment to help me with some information?”
- “Can you give me a hand with this ticket machine?”
Starting requests with phrases like “Excuse me,” “Could you please,” or “Would you be able to” makes the request sound polite and respectful. Also, adding “please” or “thank you” shows gratitude and enhances politeness when asking for help at stations. 1, 4, 5, 6