Japanese word

出席

Pronunciation

Romajishusseki

Meaning

  • nounattendance

Example

今日の出席を取ります。kyō no shus seki o to ri ma su

I will take attendance today.

Illustration for 出席 (attendance)

More examples

明日の授業に出席します。asu no ju gyō ni shus seki shi ma su

I will attend class tomorrow.

明日の式典には出席します。asu no shiki ten ni wa shus seki shi ma su

I will attend tomorrow's ceremony.

Core concept

出席 (shusseki) describes being present at a place or event as a participant rather than merely being nearby.

Common phrases

  • 出席を取るshus seki o to ru

    take attendance

  • 出席を確認するshus seki o kaku nin su ru

    check attendance

Similar words

参加sanka: Taking part in an activity, event, or group.

Definition in Japanese

学校や会合などに出向き、参加者としてその場にいること。gak kō ya kai gō na do ni de mu ki san ka sha to shi te so no ba ni i ru ko to

Word origin

出席 (shusseki) combines 出 (shutsu, "go out") and 席 (seki, "seat"), describing presence at a place where a seat is assigned.

Usage tips

  • The everyday phrase 出席を取る (shusseki o toru) means to check who is present, especially in a class or meeting.

Other meanings

  • presencenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 出席者shussekishaattendeenoun
  • 出席率shussekiritsuattendance ratenoun

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