自由席
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Meanings
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unreserved seat; non-reserved seat
Refers to a seat that is not assigned in advance, commonly used for trains, theaters, and events. Often contrasted with 指定席 (reserved seat).
See also: 指定席
The unreserved seats on the Shinkansen are often crowded.
I bought an unreserved seat ticket, so I lined up early.
Usage patterns
- 自由席に座るto sit in an unreserved seat
I arrived early, so I was able to sit in an unreserved seat.
- 自由席を利用するto use unreserved seating
I used unreserved seating to avoid the crowds.
- 指定席から自由席に変更するto change from a reserved seat to an unreserved seat
Since my plans changed, I switched from a reserved seat to an unreserved one.
- 自由席の車両the unreserved-seating car (on a train)
The unreserved-seating car is near the front of the train.