Japanese phrase
席を替わりましょうか? seki o ka wa ri ma shō ka
Meaning
Shall we change seats?
When to use it
Politely suggests changing seats with another person. The tone is cooperative and considerate rather than demanding.
Example dialogue
お連れさまと隣に座りたいなら、席を替わりましょうか? o tsu re sa ma to tonari ni suwa ri ta i na ra seki o ka wa ri ma shō ka
If you would like to sit next to your companion, shall we change seats?
本当ですか?ありがとうございます。 hon tō de su ka a ri ga tō go za i ma su
Really? Thank you.