相席(あいせき)

あいせき
noun
sharing a table
consumptiondaily-life
1. sharing a table; sitting at the same table as strangers
The practice of seating strangers together at the same table, common in busy restaurants.
相席(あいせき)でもいいですか。
Would sharing a table be okay?
混(こ)んでいたので相席(あいせき)をお願(ねが)いされた。
It was crowded, so I was asked to share a table.
ランチタイムは混雑(こんざつ)するため、相席(あいせき)のご協力(きょうりょく)をお願(ねが)いしております。
Due to lunch hour crowds, we kindly ask for your cooperation in sharing tables.

相席(あいせき) is a common practice in busy Japanese restaurants.

Common patterns

Usage

  • Common during lunch rush at ramen shops, gyudon chains, etc.
  • Staff usually ask 「相席(あいせき)でよろしいですか」

Related words

Related Words

Related: 満席(まんせき) (full, no seats available)
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Added 2026.2.3 15:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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