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Nihongo hanasou
The following are simple examples that can be used when asking or giving direction.
Example One
Ramly : Sumimasen, shiyakusho e wa dou ikeba ii deshouka?
Excuse me, How do I get to the City Office?
Passersby : Kono michi o massugu itte hashi o watatte tokoro desu.
Go straight down this street and cross over the bridge. It is just across the bridge.
Example Two
Man : Sumimasen, senrieki e wa dou ikeba ii deshouka?
Excuse me, how do I get to Senri Station?
Women :

Ano kado o migi ni magatte saka o orita tokoro desu.
Turn right at that corner and go down the slope. It is at the foot of the slope.
Useful vocabulary:
Here are some useful words that are commonly used when asking for or giving direction.
Pedestrian Crossing : oudanhodou
Intersection : kousaten
Bus Stop : basutei
Traffic Signal : shingou
Along the river : kawazoi ni
Railroad Crossing : fumigiri
Rail track : senro
Street : michi
At the end of the street : tsukiatari ni
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