Japanese Conversation · Level 57
75 words
Japanese word
同席
Pronunciation
Romajidōseki
Meaning
- nounbeing present
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes being in the same setting as another person, often with the sense of attending alongside them.
Common phrases
同席を求めるdō seki o moto me ru
request someone's presence
同席を認めるdō seki o mito me ru
allow someone to be present
Similar words
出席shusseki: Attending a meeting, class, or event as one of its participants.
陪席baiseki: Attending a formal meeting or proceeding alongside its principal participant.
立会いtachiai: Being present to witness or oversee an action or procedure.
Definition in Japanese
他の人と一緒にその場にいること。hoka no hito to is sho ni so no ba ni i ru ko to
Word origin
同 (dō, "same") + 席 (seki, "seat") literally describes sharing a place, giving the formal sense of being present together.
Usage tips
- 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.