Japanese phrase
近くの___を教えてもらえますか？ chika ku no ___ o oshi e te mo ra e ma su ka
Meaning
Could you tell me where I can find a nearby ___?
When to use it
Asks for the location of a nearby place. It is a polite request commonly used when asking a stranger for directions.
Example dialogue
すみません、近くの駅を教えてもらえますか？ su mi ma se n chika ku no eki o oshi e te mo ra e ma su ka
Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find a nearby station?
あちらの信号の先です。 a chi ra no shin gō no saki de su
It is just past that traffic light.