Japanese phrase
___への___を教えていただけますか？ ___ e no ___ o oshi e te i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you tell me the ___ to ___?
When to use it
A polite request for directions to a destination. It asks for practical travel information and is suitable for speaking with staff, passersby, or other people nearby.
Example dialogue
駅への行き方を教えていただけますか？ eki e no i ki kata o oshi e te i ta da ke ma su ka
Could you tell me the way to the station?
はい、まっすぐ行ってください。 ha i ma ssu gu i tte ku da sa i
Yes, go straight ahead.