Japanese phrase
___の席は空いていますか？ ___ no seki wa a i te i ma su ka
Meaning
Is the ___ seat available?
When to use it
Asks whether a particular seat is available. It is a polite everyday question used on trains, buses, and in restaurants.
Example dialogue
窓側の席は空いていますか？ mado gawa no seki wa a i te i ma su ka
Is the window seat available?
はい、空いています。 ha i a i te i ma su
Yes, it is available.