シルバーシート

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Japanese[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from silver +‎ seat. Originally, Japan National Railways named priority seat this way, naming after usage of silver-colored cloth.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ɕiɾɯ̟ᵝba̠ː ɕiːto̞]

Noun[edit]

シルバーシート (shirubā shīto

  1. (dated, public transport) priority seat for elderly passenger

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