English–Japanese
“empty seat” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikūseki
Example
窓側に空席があります。mado gawa ni kū seki ga a ri ma su
There is an empty seat by the window.
How to say “empty seat” in Japanese
“Empty seat” in Japanese is 空席 (kūseki).
Describes a seat that is currently unoccupied, whether or not it can be used.
Example sentences with 空席
次の駅で降りる人がいると、空席ができるかもしれません。tsugi no eki de o ri ru hito ga i ru to kū seki ga de ki ru ka mo shi re ma se n
If some passengers get off at the next station, an empty seat may become available.
Tips for using 空席
- For native-like usage, 空席 (kūseki) can describe an unoccupied seat without promising that it is available, since a reservation or other restriction may still apply.