Japanese

せきをはずす
Meaning: to leave one's seat; to step away; to be away from one's desk
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 席を外す 席を外さない
Polite 席を外します 席を外しません
Past 席を外した 席を外さなかった
Polite + Past 席を外しました 席を外しませんでした
Te-form 席を外して 席を外さなくて
Potential 席を外せる 席を外せない
Passive 席を外される 席を外されない
Causative 席を外させる 席を外させない
Imperative 席を外せ 席を外すな

Handwriting

席
を
外
す

Example

The person in charge is currently away from their desk.

Usage Notes

A polite way to say someone is temporarily unavailable or has stepped out of the room/office. Often used in business settings.

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