Japanese word

着席

Pronunciation

Romajichakuseki

Meaning

  • nountaking a seat

Example

試験の前に着席してください。shi ken no mae ni chaku seki shi te ku da sa i

Please take your seats before the test.

Illustration for 着席 (taking a seat)

More examples

発表者は、全員の着席を確認してから話し始めます。hap pyō sha wa zen in no chaku seki o kaku nin shi te ka ra hana shi haji me ma su

The presenter begins speaking after confirming that everyone is seated.

Core concept

Refers to taking a seat and entering the seated position, often in an orderly setting.

Common phrases

  • 着席するchaku seki su ru

    take a seat

  • 着席を促すchaku seki o unaga su

    urge someone to take a seat

  • 着席を求めるchaku seki o moto me ru

    ask someone to take a seat

Similar words

着座chakuza: The act of taking a seat, especially in a formal or ceremonial setting.

Definition in Japanese

席に着いて座ること。seki ni tsu i te suwa ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 着席 (chakuseki) is formed from 着 (chaku, "arrive") and 席 (seki, "seat"), so its parts suggest reaching one's seat.

Usage tips

  • 着席 (chakuseki) has a formal tone and is often used in notices or spoken directions before a meeting, class, or test begins.

Opposites

  • 起立kiritsustanding upnoun

Related words

  • 着席者chakusekishaseated personnoun

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