How to Say ‘Seat in the back’ in Japanese
奥の席
oku no seki
[OH-koo noh seh-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: 奥 (oku) means the inner or far part of a space, away from the entrance. It's not quite "back" in the sense of behind you, and you'll also see it in 奥の部屋 "the inner room".
Phrase Breakdown
奥
oku
[OH-koo]
the back; inner part
The far or inner area of a room or place.
奥の部屋で待ってください。
Please wait in the back room.
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
の connects customer and handling, making the meaning 'customer handling' or 'dealing with customers.'
会社の仕事です。
It is company work.
席
seki
[seh-kee]
seat
A seat or seating section at a venue.
前の方の席はありますか。
Are there seats toward the front?
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