シルバーシート

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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.

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Noun

シルバーシート (shirubā shīto

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

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