Translation guide
How to express leaving one's seat in Japanese, covering temporary absences, standing up, and formal departures.
The speaker is briefly stepping away from their seat but will return shortly.
Polite and standard way to say you are leaving your seat temporarily. Used in business or formal settings.
Excuse me, I'll be away from my seat for a moment.
Casual version used among friends or close colleagues.
I'm stepping away for a sec, I'll be right back.
Formal expression for leaving one's seat in the middle of a meeting or event. Often used in business contexts.
I'm sorry, but I must excuse myself for a moment.
The physical action of rising from a chair or seat.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to stand up'. The most common and neutral way to describe the action.
He got up from his seat and stood up.
Literally 'to leave one's seat', often implying standing up. Can be used for both temporary and permanent departures.
The speaker is departing from their seat and not returning.
Neutral way to say you are leaving your seat, often for good. Suitable for various situations.
Well, I'll be leaving my seat now.
「席を外す」 implies a temporary absence and intention to return. 「席を立つ」 focuses on the physical act of standing up and leaving, and can be temporary or permanent. 「席を離れる」 is more about departing from the seat, often permanently.
I'll step away from my seat for a moment because I got a phone call.
He got up from his seat in anger.
At the signal of the end, everyone left their seats.
In formal business situations, using humble language like 「席を外させていただきます」 or 「中座させていただきます」 shows respect. Simply saying 「ちょっと席を外します」 is acceptable in most office environments.
It's rude to leave your seat during a meeting.