How to say 'Sitting' in Japanese | 着席

word

Meaning

Sitting

Reading

Kanji

着Arrive, Wear 席Seat

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '着席 (ちゃくせき)' refers to the act of sitting down or taking a seat. It is commonly used in formal or structured settings, such as meetings, classrooms, or ceremonies, to indicate that someone should sit down. For example: Please take your seats「着席してください」(ちゃくせきしてください). The students sat down when the teacher entered「先生が入ると、生徒たちは着席した」(せんせいがはいると、せいとたちはちゃくせきした). This term is often used in announcements or instructions to ensure order and readiness in a group setting.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

4

Frequency

5935

Composition

kanji

Handwriting