ticket window vs seat in Korean

창구vs자리

ticket window

창구ticket window

창구 means a service window or counter where people buy tickets or ask for help. You often see it at places like train stations, bus terminals, and airports. In transport situations, it usually means the ticket window.

When to use ticket window
seat

자리seat

자리 means a seat or a place where someone can sit. In transport, you can use it for a seat on a bus, train, or subway. You can also use it when asking if a seat is empty or telling someone to sit down.

When to use seat

How they differ

ticket window (창구) and seat (자리) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “ticket window” when 창구 means a service window or counter where people buy tickets or ask for help. You often see it at places like train stations, bus termin… Use “seat” when 자리 means a seat or a place where someone can sit. In transport, you can use it for a seat on a bus, train, or subway. You can also use it…