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🚆 Trains & Transit

How to say “Which track / platform is it?” in Japanese

なんばん せん ですか

Nanban sen desu ka

normal / slow

Word-by-word breakdown

  • なんばんnanbanwhat number
  • せんsentrack / line
  • ですかdesu kais it?

Usage & culture tip

Ask station staff when large hub stations like Shinjuku or Tokyo have 30+ tracks.

Good for: Getting around by train, subway, bus and taxi.

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