〜に行きたいんですが
[place] ni ikitain desu ga
I'd like to go to [place]
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The んですが softens it into a request.
まっすぐ行ってください
Massugu itte kudasai
Go straight
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Key direction words: まっすぐ/右/左.
ここから遠いですか？
Koko kara tooi desu ka?
Is it far from here?
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近いです (chikai desu) = it is close.
地図を描いてもらえますか？
Chizu wo kaite moraemasu ka?
Could you draw me a map?
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Japanese people are incredibly helpful — many will walk you there.
トイレはどこですか？
Toire wa doko desu ka?
Where is the toilet?
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Japanese public toilets are world-class.