What does 空席 mean?
空席 is a Japanese noun meaning “empty seat” in English. It can also be translated as “vacancy (a vacant post)” depending on context. It is written as 空席 in kanji, くうせき in hiragana, and kuuseki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
電車には空席がなかった。
There were no empty seats on the train.
空席を任命で埋めた。
They filled the vacancy by appointment.