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“Which floor?” — answering 何階ですか in a Japanese elevator
In a crowded elevator in Japan someone may ask “何階ですか？”. Answer “5階お願いします” — just change the number. Bonus: 開 opens the door, 閉 closes it.
They say
何階ですか？
Which floor?
You say
5階お願いします。
Fifth floor, please.
What it means
- 5階 = 5th floor
- Change the number!
It means: fifth floor, please. Just change the number.
Bonus
And the two door buttons. The first one opens the door. The second one closes it.
Say it slowly
5階お願いします
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