noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being at one's desk; being present at work
Refers to being physically at one's desk or workstation, often used in office contexts to indicate availability. Common in phrases like 在席中 (at one's desk) or 在席確認 (presence check).
田中さんは今在席していますか？
Is Mr. Tanaka at his desk right now?
在席中は電話に出られません
I cannot answer the phone while I'm at my desk.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
holding a post; working at
Indicates being employed or stationed at a particular place or organization. Slightly more formal and less common than sense 1; often used in official contexts. Cross-referenced with 在勤 (ざいきん), which is more common for 'working at a branch office'.
See also: 在勤
彼は現在、大阪支社に在席している。
He is currently working at the Osaka branch office.
在席中は外出できません。
You cannot leave the office while on duty.