Difference between ticket gate and seat in Korean
개찰구·자리
개찰구ticket gate
A ticket gate (개찰구) is the gate at a subway or train station where you scan your card or ticket before you enter or leave. People use this word when talking about getting into the station, meeting someone, or going out after a ride. You will often hear it in travel and daily transport situations.
How to say ticket gate
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.
How to say seatThe difference
This means a seat or spot to sit. It is about where you sit on the train, not where you enter the station.
