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sleeping, or using smartphones. When having a conversation, keep your voice
down. Talking on phones inside trains is prohibited. Keep your phone on silent
mode or “manner mode” (manā-mōdo マナーモード). Do not eat or drink on
the trains (except for Shinkansen or inter-regional travel trains). Try to minimize
the space you occupy by keeping your belongings on your lap or close to your
chest. Do not stretch your legs. Avoid the “Silver Seats” (shirubā shīto シル

バーシート), which are designated for the handicapped and the elderly. Last but
not least, there are no trash cans in most stations or on the streets, but should be
more common in department stores or subway station restrooms. Wherever
possible, recycle your cans and bottles—the bins should be beside the vending
machines.

PATTERN PRACTICE 1

Cue: Densha de daigaku ni ikimasu.
I’ll take the train to the university.

Response: Daigaku made densha de dono gurai kakaru n desu ka.
How long does it take to go to (the) university by train?

Cue: Aruite konbini ni ikimasu.
I’ll walk to the convenience store.

Response: Konbini made aruite dono gurai kakaru n desu ka.
How long does it take to walk to the convenience store?

Repeat the drill using the following:

1. Hikōki de Kyūshū ni ikimasu.
2. Jitensha de kōen ni ikimasu.
3. Fune de Okinawa ni ikimasu.
4. Kuruma de Fuji-san ni ikimasu.
5. Chikatetsu de Ginza ni ikimasu.

PATTERN PRACTICE 2

Cue: Ichi-jikan desu ka. Is it one hour?
Response: Hai, ichi-jikan gurai Yes, it’s about one hour.
desu.

Cue: Ichi-ji desu ka. Is it one o’clock?
Response: Hai, ichi-ji goro desu. Yes, it’s about one o’clock.