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Asking for Directions

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  1. A tourist stops a police officer near a small police box (koban) to ask the way to the train station.

  2. Customer

    すみません、駅に行きたいんですが、道を教えてください。

    Excuse me, I want to go to the station—could you tell me the way?

  3. Police Officer

    はい、いいですよ。まず、この道をまっすぐ歩いてください。

    Sure, no problem. First, please walk straight down this street.

  4. Customer

    まっすぐ、ですね。どのくらい歩きますか。

    Straight ahead, got it. How long should I walk?

  5. Police Officer

    5分くらいです。信号が見えたら、右に曲がってください。

    About 5 minutes. When you see the traffic light, please turn right.

  6. Customer

    信号で右ですね。その後は何がありますか。

    Turn right at the light, right. What's after that?

  7. Police Officer

    そのまままっすぐ行ってください。駅が見えますよ。

    Just keep going straight after that. You'll see the station.

  8. Customer

    分かりました。駅は近いですか。

    I understand. Is the station close by?

  9. Police Officer

    はい、近いですよ。心配しないでください。

    Yes, it's close. Don't worry.

  10. Customer

    地図に書いてください。もっと分かりやすいです。

    Could you write it on a map? It would be easier to understand.

  11. Police Officer

    もちろんです。ここに書きますね。ちょっと待ってください。

    Of course. I'll draw it here. Just a moment, please.

  12. Customer

    ありがとうございます。本当に助かりました。

    Thank you so much. You really saved me.

  13. Police Officer

    どういたしまして。気をつけて行ってください。

    You're welcome. Please take care on your way.

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