半跏趺坐
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 半跏趺坐
1
half lotus position (meditation posture); sitting with one foot placed on the opposite thigh
Kanji in this Word
半
5 strokes
Frequency: 224
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
half
middle
odd number
semi-
part-
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか.ば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
は
跏
12 strokes
Meanings
sitting in the lotus position
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
趺
11 strokes
Meanings
foot
calyx
sitting in the lotus position
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
坐
7 strokes
Frequency: 2337
Grade 9
Meanings
sit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザ
サ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すわ.る
おわす
そぞろに
まします
座
10 strokes
Frequency: 588
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
squat
seat
cushion
gathering
sit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すわ.る
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