How to Say ‘Seat(s)’ in Japanese
のお席
no o seki
[noh oh seh-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: The [お] in [お席] is an honorific prefix that makes the word more polite. Staff often say [お席], [お名前], or [お時間] when speaking to customers.
Phrase Breakdown
の
no
[noh]
of; 's
Links a place or feature to the seat, as in window-side seat.
窓側のお席を希望します。
I would like a window-side seat.
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
Adds politeness to 席, making it appropriate in customer service.
お席は店内です。
The seating is indoors.
席
seki
[seh-kee]
seat
A seat or table place in a restaurant.
静かなお席がありますか。
Do you have a quiet seat?
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