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席
席 (readings: せき; Japanese kanji) means “seat / attend”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 席次 (seating order / rank).
What does 席 mean?
| Kanji | 席 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | seat / attend |
| Readings | せき |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 席
席 is read せき depending on the word.
Example words with 席
| Example | 席次 (seating order / rank) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14