席 種(せきしゅ)

せきしゅ

noun

seat category; type of seating

1. seat category; type of seating; seating class

A classification of seats by type, price, or location, used when purchasing tickets for concerts, sporting events, theaters, and transportation.

席種(せきしゅ)を選(えら)んでください。

Please select your seat category.

この公演(こうえん)には三(みっ)つの席種(せきしゅ)がある。

There are three seat categories for this performance.

席種(せきしゅ)によって料金(りょうきん)が大(おお)きく異(こと)なるので、予算(よさん)に合(あ)わせて選(えら)ぶといい。

The price varies greatly depending on the seat category, so it's best to choose based on your budget.

Composed of 席(せき) (seat) and 種(しゅ) (type, kind). Commonly encountered on ticket purchasing websites and at box offices for events, concerts, and theaters. The term classifies seats by factors such as location (arena vs. balcony), view quality, and amenities.

Common collocations

席種(せきしゅ)を選(えら)ぶ: to choose a seat category
席種(せきしゅ)別(べつ)料金(りょうきん): pricing by seat type
全(ぜん)席種(せきしゅ): all seat categories
指定(してい)席種(せきしゅ): designated seat type

Similar words

座席(ざせき): seat — refers to the physical seat itself, not the category
等級(とうきゅう): class, grade — broader term for ranking or classification, used for train classes (グリーン車(しゃ)) and hotel ratings

Related Words

Compare: 座席(ざせき) (seat)

Compare: 等級(とうきゅう) (class, grade)

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