シート

しーと
noun
sheet; seat
1. sheet, flat covering
A thin, flat piece of material used for covering, wrapping, or protecting surfaces.
ブルーシート()
To lay out a blue tarp.
I covered the luggage with a waterproof sheet.
We spread out a picnic blanket and did hanami.
2. seat
A place to sit, especially in a vehicle, theater, or stadium.
後部(こうぶ)シート(すわ)った
I sat in the back seat.
シートベルト()めてください
Please fasten your seatbelt.
I had my airplane seat changed to a window seat.

Common collocations

Sense 1 (sheet):

Sense 2 (seat):

  • シートベルト: seatbelt
  • 後部(こうぶ)シート: back seat
  • チャイルドシート: child car seat
  • シートヒーター: seat heater

Usage

ブルーシート is a distinctly Japanese term for the blue polyethylene tarps seen at outdoor events, 花見(はなみ) parties, construction sites, and disaster relief areas. They are an iconic part of Japanese outdoor culture.