How do you say "Is a window seat available?" in Japanese?

"Is a window seat available?" in Japanese is "窓側の席は空いていますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "窓側の席は空いていますか？" mean in English?

"窓側の席は空いていますか？" means "Is a window seat available?" in English. Usage tip: The word [窓側] (madogawa) means 'window side', commonly used for seats.

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How to Say ‘Is a window seat available?’ in Japanese

窓側の席は空いていますか？

まどがわのせきはあいていますか？

💬 Usage Tip: The word [窓側] (madogawa) means 'window side', commonly used for seats.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Window seats are popular in Japan as they often offer nice views and a bit of privacy.

Phrase Breakdown

窓側の席

は

空いていますか

Word-by-Word Breakdown

窓側まどがわ

[madogawa]

window-side

Refers to the side of the room or area that is nearest to or faces the window.

Example

窓側の席に座りたいです。

I want to sit by the window-side.

のの

[no]

A particle used to express possession, relationship, or the role in a structure.

Example

友達の家に行きます。

I am going to a friend's house.

席せき

[seki]

seat

A place for a person to sit, typically with a back and legs.

Example

この席は予約済みです。

This seat is reserved.

はは

[wa]

topic marker

A particle indicating the topic of the sentence.

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

空いあい

[ai]

to be open

Describes if a seat or area is available or not occupied.

Example

今、窓側の席は空いていません。

Currently, the window-side seat is not available.

てて

[te]

and

A connecting particle used in various grammatical structures.

Example

彼と話してから、行きます。

I will go after talking to him.

いい

[i]

to be

Indicates the existence or presence of something.

Example

部屋には何もありません。

There is nothing in the room.

ますます

[masu]

polite form

Indicates a polite form of sentence.

Example

映画を観ますか？

Do you watch movies?

かか

[ka]

question particle

Indicates a question or asks for confirmation.

Example

いい天気ですか？

Is it good weather?

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