Japanese phrase
この近くの___を教えてください。 ko no chika ku no ___ o oshi e te ku da sa i
Meaning
Could you tell me where the ___ is around here?
When to use it
Requests information about a nearby place or service. It is a polite phrase for asking a local person for directions, often used by travelers.
Example dialogue
すみません、この近くの駅を教えてください。 su mi ma se n ko no chika ku no eki o oshi e te ku da sa i
Excuse me, could you tell me where the station is around here?
駅なら、あちらです。 eki na ra a chi ra de su
The station is over there.