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back seat; rear seat
The seat(s) in the back of a vehicle, especially a car. Distinguished from the front passenger seat and the driver's seat.
後部座席に座る。
To sit in the back seat.
後部座席のシートベルトも必ず締めてください。
Please make sure to fasten your seatbelt in the back seat as well.
子供は後部座席に乗せて、チャイルドシートを使用してください。
Please have children ride in the back seat and use a child seat.
A compound of 後部 (rear part) and 座席 (seat). Primarily used for car seating but can also apply to buses and airplanes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 後部座席のシートベルト: back seat seatbelt
- 後部座席に乗る: to ride in the back seat
- 後部座席の乗客: back seat passenger
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 後ろの席: the seat in the back — more casual and everyday expression
- 助手席: front passenger seat — the seat next to the driver
- 運転席: driver's seat
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, wearing seatbelts in the 後部座席 became mandatory on all roads in 2008. In taxis, VIP passengers typically sit in the 後部座席, with the seat directly behind the driver considered the most prestigious position.