Lingaku- to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); to soil the lowest seat by one's presenceidiomatic expressionhumble (kenjougo) language
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.)
- to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.)
- to soil the lowest seat by one's presence
This phrase is used to express humility when someone is attending a event or meeting where they feel they might not belong or are not as significant as others present.
This usage conveys a sense of gratitude and respect for being included in a group or organization, especially one that is prestigious or significant.
I am grateful to be a member of this prestigious organization.
This meaning denotes self-deprecation, indicating that the speaker feels their presence might diminish the status of the gathering or organization.
Generated collocations (experimental)
まっせきをよごす末席を汚すto have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); to soil the lowest seat by one's presenceかいぎ会議のまっせきをよごす末席を汚すto have the honour of being present at the meetingだんたい団体のまっせきをよごす末席を汚すto have the honour of being a member of the organizationまっせきをよごした末席を汚したことをかんしゃ感謝するto be grateful for the honour of being presentまっせきをよごす末席を汚すとこころえる心得るto consider it an honour to soil the lowest seatまっせき末席にすわる座るto take a seat at the end (a low position)まっせき末席をはたす果たすto fulfill the duties of the lowest memberまっせきをけがす末席を汚すきかい機会をうる得るto gain the opportunity to be present at the lowest seatまっせきをけがす末席を汚すことにほこり誇りをもつ持つto take pride in having the honour of being present in the lowest seat