Translation guide
In Japanese, 'service area' primarily refers to a rest stop on an expressway, but can also mean a coverage zone for mobile phones or Wi-Fi, or a customer service area in a store.
A rest area on an expressway with facilities like restaurants, shops, and gas stations.
The geographical area where a mobile phone or wireless service is available.
A designated space in a store or office where customers receive assistance.
The most common term for a large rest stop on an expressway. Often abbreviated as SA.
次のサービスエリアで休憩しましょう。
Let's take a break at the next service area.
A smaller rest stop with parking and basic facilities, often without shops or restaurants. Abbreviated as PA.
このパーキングエリアにはトイレしかありません。
This parking area only has restrooms.
Used for mobile phone coverage areas. Often seen in carrier maps.
この山の中ではサービスエリア外です。
We're out of the service area in these mountains.
Means 'within range' or 'in the coverage area'. Often used in the phrase 圏内です (I have signal).
ここは圏内ですか？
Do you have signal here?
Means 'out of range' or 'no service'. The opposite of 圏内.
地下鉄では圏外になることが多い。
I often lose signal on the subway.
Refers to a service counter in a store, bank, or post office.
サービスカウンターでお問い合わせください。
Please inquire at the service counter.
General reception desk, often used in offices or clinics.
受付で名前を書いてください。
Please write your name at the reception desk.