○○駅までの切符を1枚ください
○○えきまでのきっぷを1まいください
One ticket to ○○ station, please.
POINT“I want a ticket” → “～please”
Transport/Commute
Trains (JR & Private)
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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Trains (JR & Private)" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Trains (JR & Private) and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Purchasing tickets/IC cards
- How to ask for transfer information
- Request for charge/refund
- Response to delays and suspensions
- Lost item inquiry
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
○○駅まではどう行けばよいでしょうか
○○えきまではどういけばよいでしょうか
How do I get to ○○ station?
POINTStandard questions for station staff
Suicaに3000円チャージしてください
Suicaに3000えんチャージしてください
Please charge 3000 yen onto my Suica.
POINT“Please make a deposit” → “Charge”
ICカードの残高を確認したいです
ICカードのざんだかをかくにんしたいです
I'd like to check my IC card balance.
POINTCan be confirmed at ticket vending machine
この切符で乗換できますか
このきっぷでのりかえできますか
Can I transfer with this ticket?
POINTJR⇔private railway transfer confirmation
乗り過ごしてしまったのですが、精算したいです
のりすごしてしまったのですが、せいさんしたいです
I missed my stop. I'd like to pay the extra.
POINT“I got over it” → “I got through it”
遅延証明書を発行していただけますか
ちえんしょうめいしょをはっこうしていただけますか
Could I get a delay certificate?
POINTOK to issue after 5 minutes or more delay, for company submission
運休しているのはどの路線ですか
うんきゅうしているのはどのろせんですか
Which lines are suspended?
POINT“Not working” → “Suspended”
忘れ物をしてしまったのですが
わすれものをしてしまったのですが
I forgot something on the train.
POINTConsult with the station's Lost and Found Center
グリーン車への変更はできますか
グリーンしゃへのへんこうはできますか
Can I upgrade to Green Car?
POINTJR East standard questions
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Q. Which is better: IC card or ticket?
A. In many areas, IC cards are cheaper by a few yen to several tens of yen. Suica and PASMO can be used interchangeably nationwide.
Q. Is there a pass exclusively for foreigners?
A. JR Pass (nationwide 7/14/21), JR East Pass, Tokyo Subway Ticket, etc. Status confirmation required upon entry.
Q. What if I miss the last train?
A. Taxis, capsule hotels, 24-hour karaoke, and internet cafes are your options. Some areas also have late-night buses.
Q. How to buy a green car?
A. Purchase Suica Green Tickets, Mobile Suica tickets, or ticket vending machines. Prices vary depending on weekdays/holidays/advance/in-car.
Q. What about refunds in case of delays?
A. If JR trains are delayed for more than 2 hours, the full amount will be refunded, and if the limited express trains are delayed for more than 2 hours, the limited express fee will be refunded. Applications can be made through the app or at the counter.