Japanese

せきにつく
Meaning: to take a seat; to sit down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 席に着く 席に着かない
Polite 席に着きます 席に着きません
Past 席に着いた 席に着かなかった
Polite + Past 席に着きました 席に着きませんでした
Te-form 席に着いて 席に着かなくて
Potential 席に着ける 席に着けない
Passive 席に着かれる 席に着かれない
Causative 席に着かせる 席に着かせない
Causative + Passive 席に着かされる 席に着かされない
Imperative 席に着け 席に着くな

Handwriting

席
に
着
く

Example

Everyone took their seats and the meeting began.

Usage Notes

Used when people sit down in their designated places for a formal event or meal.

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