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How to say “where is the station” in Japanese

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where is the station

Japanese · 日本語

polite

Translation

駅はどこですか

Romanization

Eki wa doko desu ka

Pronunciation

eh-kee wah doh-koh dess kah

When to use it

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

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駅はどこですか — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "where is the station".

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How do you say "where is the station" in Japanese?+

You say "駅はどこですか" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Eki wa doko desu ka", and a simple pronunciation cue is "eh-kee wah doh-koh dess kah".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "eh-kee wah doh-koh dess kah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Eki wa doko desu ka".

When should I use it?+

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.