How to Say ‘Is this seat available?’ in Japanese
この席、空いてますか？
このせき、あいてますか？
💬 Usage Tip: An essential phrase for initiating social interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
この
席
空いてますか？
Word-by-Word Breakdown
このこの
[kono]
this
Specifies a particular object or item close to the speaker.
この本は面白いです。
This book is interesting.
席せき
[seki]
seat
A place to sit.
映画館の席が全部埋まっていました。
All the seats in the cinema were taken.
空いあい
[ai]
to be empty
Refers to something being available or vacant.
この席が空いていますか？
Is this seat available?
てて
[te]
and
Indicates a connection or sequence.
友達と遊んでいて、楽しかったです。
I was playing with friends and it was fun.
ますます
[masu]
polite affirmative
Used to politely affirm or confirm something.
わかります。
I understand.
かか
[ka]
question marker
Turns a statement into a question.
元気ですか？
Are you well?
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