出席する

• Reading: しゅっせきする
• Romaji: shusseki suru
• Kanji breakdown: 出 (shutsu/de) — go out, appear; 席 (seki) — seat, place
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯs.se.ki.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To attend; to be present. Used for formal attendance at meetings, classes, or ceremonies.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb formed from the noun 出席 (attendance). More formal than 参加する and specifically implies being physically present at a scheduled event. The opposite is 欠席する (to be absent). Common in school and business contexts.

Examples

1. 明日の会議に出席してください。 Please attend tomorrow's meeting.
2. 彼は毎日授業に出席しています。 He attends class every day.
3. 結婚式に出席できなくて残念です。 It's a shame I couldn't attend the wedding.

Usage Guide

Context: school, business, ceremonies

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 出 (shutsu/de) meaning go out or appear and 席 (seki) meaning seat or place. Literally means appearing at one's seat — being present.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal