1.
being present together, sitting together, attending together
Being present at the same place or event as someone else, especially at a meeting, meal, or formal occasion.
弁護士の同席を求めた。
I requested the presence of a lawyer.
上司が同席する会議では緊張する。
I get nervous at meetings where my boss is present.
保護者の同席なしに、未成年者への事情聴取は行わない方針だ。
The policy is not to conduct questioning of minors without a guardian present.
USAGE:
Used as a suru verb: 同席する (to be present together, to attend together). Common in business and formal contexts. Can be used with を求める (to request someone's presence) or を許す (to allow someone to be present).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 同席する: to be present, to attend together
- 同席を求める: to request someone's presence
- 同席を許す: to allow someone to be present
- ～の同席のもとで: in the presence of ~
SIMILAR WORDS:
同席 emphasizes being in the same room or at the same table. 出席 (attendance) focuses on attending an event. 立ち会う (to witness, to be present at) implies being present to observe or oversee something.