noun
A physical place to sit, such as in a train, classroom, restaurant, theater, or meeting room. Common in compounds and phrases such as 席が空く, 席を取る, and 席に着く.
窓側の席が空いています。
A window seat is available.
映画館で席を予約した。
I reserved a seat at the movie theater.
noun
place of a gathering; occasion; setting
Refers to the place or occasion of a meeting, meal, ceremony, party, or similar gathering, often in patterns like 会議の席で or お祝いの席で.
会議の席でその問題が取り上げられた。
The issue was brought up at the meeting.
お祝いの席で友人がスピーチをした。
A friend gave a speech at the celebration.
noun
An abstract 'seat' meaning a post, membership place, or official position, especially in an organization, committee, board, or representative body.
彼は取締役会に席を得た。
He gained a seat on the board of directors.
その政党は議会で多くの席を失った。
That party lost many seats in parliament.