席せきを立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

leave one's seat; stand up from one's seat

Used when someone gets up from a seat, often temporarily, such as during a meeting, meal, or class. Can imply excusing oneself.

• 会かい議ぎ中ちゅうに彼かれは席せきを立たった。

  He left his seat during the meeting.

• ちょっと席せきを立たちます。

  I'll step away from my seat for a moment.