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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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