Difference between reservation and seat in Korean

예약·자리

reservation

예약reservation

"Reservation" means saving a seat, ticket, or service before you use it. In transport, people use 예약 for trains, buses, planes, ferries, or taxis. You can make a reservation online, by phone, or at a ticket counter.

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.

The difference

reservation (예약) and seat (자리) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “reservation” when "Reservation" means saving a seat, ticket, or service before you use it. In transport, people use 예약 for trains, buses, planes, ferries,… 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…