Getting Directions to a Public Transport Hub
A person asks for directions to the nearest bus stop, subway station, or train station to continue their journey.
一人が最寄りのバス停、地鉄駅、または駅への道を尋ねて、旅を続けます。
ダイアログ
会話を聞いてついていく
語彙
ダイアログからの必須の単語とフレーズ
lost
Feeling confused and not knowing where you are, often used when asking for directions.
方向に混乱し、自分がどこにいるかわからない感覚で、道を尋ねる際にしばしば使われる。
nearest
The closest one in distance, useful for asking about locations like stops or stations.
距離的に最も近いもの。停留所や駅などの場所を尋ねるのに便利です。
bus stop
A place on the street where buses stop to let people get on or off.
バスが乗客を乗せたり降ろしたりするために停車する通り上の場所。
heading
The direction you are going or traveling towards, common in travel conversations.
あなたが進んでいる方向または旅行に向かっている方向で、旅行の会話で一般的です。
city center
The main or central area of a city where shops, offices, and attractions are located.
店舗、オフィス、観光地が位置する都市の主要または中心部。
straight
In a direct line without turning left or right, often used in giving directions.
左や右に曲がることなく直線的に、しばしば道案内をする際に使われる。
traffic lights
Signals at intersections that control vehicle and pedestrian traffic with red, yellow, and green lights.
交差点で車両と歩行者の交通を赤、黄、緑の灯で制御する信号。
corner
The point where two streets meet, often where landmarks or stops are located.
二つの通りが交わる点で、しばしばランドマークや停車場が位置する場所。
tops
Informal for 'at the most' or the maximum time or amount, like in estimates.
「せいぜい」や最大の時間や量の非公式的な表現、例えば推定で使われる。
can't miss it
An expression meaning it's very easy to see or find, used to reassure someone.
それは、何かを見つけたり見つけたりするのがとても簡単だという意味の表現で、誰かを安心させるために使われます。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help or kindness, polite way to say thank you.
誰かの助けや親切に対して感謝の気持ちを抱く、丁寧にありがとうと言う方法。
重要文
覚えて練習すべき重要なフレーズ
Excuse me, I'm a bit lost. Could you tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?
This polite way to start asking for directions uses 'Excuse me' to get attention and 'Could you tell me' for a request; useful for beginners when you're unsure of your location.
この丁寧な方向を尋ねる始め方は、「Excuse me」で注意を引いて、「Could you tell me」で依頼をする方法です；場所がわからない初心者にとって役立ちます。
Certainly! There are a few bus stops nearby. Which direction are you heading?
A helpful response offering options; 'Certainly' means 'of course,' and 'Which direction are you heading?' asks for more details using present continuous tense for ongoing travel.
オプションを提供する役立つ応答；'Certainly' は 'もちろん' を意味し、'Which direction are you heading?' は進行中の旅行のために現在進行形を使って詳細を尋ねています。
I need to get to the city center, so I'm looking for a bus that goes that way.
Explains your goal with 'I need to get to' for purpose and 'so' to connect reasons; practical for specifying destinations in transport queries.
「I need to get to」を目的のために使い、「so」で理由を繋ぐことで目標を説明します；交通クエリで目的地を指定するのに実用的です。
Okay, the easiest one for you would be to just walk straight down this street, past the traffic lights, and you'll see a bus stop right on the corner.
Gives clear directions using imperative 'walk straight down' and sequence words like 'past' and 'and you'll see'; 'would be' suggests the best option conditionally.
命令形「walk straight down」と順序語「past」や「and you'll see」を用いて明確な指示を与える；「would be」は条件的に最良の選択を提案する。
Straight down this street, past the traffic lights, on the corner. Got it. About how far is that?
Repeats directions to confirm understanding with 'Got it,' then asks for distance; useful pattern for checking and clarifying in conversations.
「Got it」で理解を確認するために方向を繰り返し、その後距離を尋ねる；会話で確認と明確化のための有用なパターン。
It's not far at all. Maybe a five-minute walk, tops. You can't miss it.
Reassures with negation 'not far at all' and estimate 'five-minute walk'; 'tops' means maximum, and 'can't miss it' is idiomatic for easy to find.
「not far at all」の否定で安心させ、「five-minute walk」の見積もり；「tops」は最大を意味し、「can't miss it」は見つけやすいという慣用表現。
Perfect, thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.
Expresses thanks emphatically with 'thank you so much' and 'I really appreciate it'; 'Perfect' shows satisfaction, common in polite endings.
'thank you so much' と 'I really appreciate it' で強調して感謝を表現；'Perfect' は満足を示し、丁寧な終わり方に一般的。
You're welcome! Have a good journey.
Standard response to thanks; 'You're welcome' is polite, and 'Have a good journey' wishes well using imperative for future travel.
感謝に対する標準的な応答；「You're welcome」は礼儀正しく、「Have a good journey」は未来の旅行のための命令形で幸運を祈る。