Japanese phrase
___は在席しておりますか？ ___ wa zai seki shi te o ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ in the office right now?
When to use it
Checks whether a person is present at the workplace. This formal expression is common when speaking to a receptionist or colleague.
Example dialogue
佐藤部長は在席しておりますか？ sa tō bu chō wa zai seki shi te o ri ma su ka
Is Director Sato in the office right now?
申し訳ありません、席を外しております。 mō shi wake a ri ma se n seki o hazu shi te o ri ma su
I am sorry, he is away from his desk.