Ask station staff where to find the platform for your train.
The idea
行き identifies the destination; 何番線 asks for the platform number. から marks the departure point, while で can mark where you board.
Examples
- すみません、東京行きの電車は何番線から出ますか。Excuse me, which platform does the train for Tokyo leave from?
- ３番線から出ます。It leaves from platform 3.
- ３番線はどこですか。Where is platform 3?
- あの階段を下りてください。Go down those stairs.
- この電車は東京行きですか。Is this train bound for Tokyo?
- はい、ここで乗ってください。Yes, please board here.
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Watch out
A platform number alone does not confirm the destination. Check the train’s destination and departure information too.
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東京行きの電車は＿＿から出ますか。（何番線／何時）
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何番線
何番線 asks which numbered platform the train leaves from.
３番線＿＿出ます。（から／まで）
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から
３番線 is platform 3; から marks the departure point.
この電車は東京＿＿ですか。（行き／帰り）
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行き
行き identifies the train’s destination.
Practice round
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東京行きの電車は＿＿から出ますか。（何番線／何時）
３番線＿＿出ます。（から／まで）
この電車は東京＿＿ですか。（行き／帰り）
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Practise asking a staff member, following the directions and confirming the train aloud.