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Noun for a seat or place to sit. Used in contexts like trains, theaters, or meetings. Example: 『席を取る』 (seki o toru, 'to reserve a seat').
Theme

User and their colleague Sakura are at a crowded café, looking for a place to sit and have a quick chat during their break.

せき

a seat

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'seat' at a theater — you need a ticket to get in. 'Seat' sounds like 'see' and 'ticket' — think of seeing your seat: 『席』 (seki, 'a seat').

Cultural Note

In Japan, seating arrangements often reflect social hierarchy, such as in trains or restaurants. The best seat is usually the one farthest from the entrance, called 『上座』 (kamiza, 'upper seat').

Forms

Base: 席Noun for a seat or place to sit. Used in contexts like trains, theaters, or meetings. Example: 『席を取る』 (seki o toru, 'to reserve a seat').