English–Japanese
“being present” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidōseki
Example
この会議には部長も同席します。ko no kai gi ni wa bu chō mo dō seki shi ma su
The manager will also be present at this meeting.
How to say “being present” in Japanese
“Being present” in Japanese is 同席 (dōseki).
Describes being in the same setting as another person, often with the sense of attending alongside them.
Example sentences with 同席
面談では通訳の同席を認めています。men dan de wa tsū yaku no dō seki o mito me te i ma su
We allow an interpreter to be present during interviews.
Tips for using 同席
- In formal Japanese, 同席 (dōseki) often describes a person's presence at a meeting or interview as an accompanying participant rather than the main attendee.