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自由席
jiyuuseki
Description
「自由席」は、電車や映画館などで、決まっていない、どこにでも座れる席のことです。
"自由席" refers to seats on trains or in movie theaters that are not assigned, allowing you to sit anywhere.
新幹線では、指定席より自由席のほうが少し安いです。
On the Shinkansen, 自由席 is a bit cheaper than reserved seats.
Meanings
自由席jiyuuseki
non-reserved seat; open seating
自由席の切符を買いました。
I bought a non-reserved seat ticket.
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Notes
- Etymology
自由 (freedom) + 席 (seat) — a seat you are free to choose.
- Nuance
Contrasts with 指定席 (reserved seat), which is assigned by ticket.
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