Japanese phrase
___は混んでいますか？ ___ wa ko n de i ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ crowded?
When to use it
Asks whether a place or means of transport has many people. It is a polite way to check the situation before making plans.
Example dialogue
この時間の電車は混んでいますか？ ko no ji kan no den sha wa ko n de i ma su ka
Is the train crowded around this time?
はい、座れないと思います。 ha i suwa re na i to omo i ma su
Yes, I do not think we can get seats.