JLPT N5
Confirming the Station
Japanese
これはしんじゅくえきですか
Kore wa Shinjuku eki desuka?
Lesson & Usage
- [English equivalent: "Is this Shinjuku station?"] A vital phrase for navigating Japan’s complex train systems. You can replace "Shinjuku" with any station name. It is always better to double-check with someone on the platform.
Culture & Etiquette
- Train stations in major Japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka are famous for being "mazes." Even Japanese people often get confused about which platform they are on. Asking this simple question can save you hours of being lost.
