シルバーシート

Japanese

Etymology

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

• IPA^(key): [ɕiɾɯ̟ba̠ː ɕiːto̞]

Noun

シルバーシート • (shirubā shīto) 

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

Synonyms

• 優(ゆう)先(せん)席(せき) (yūsenseki)

Derived terms

• シルバー (shirubā)