座る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 座る
1
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to kneel (on the floor)
Examples
数人の学生がベンチに座り、昼食を食べていた。
Some students were sitting on the bench and having lunch.
2
to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
3
Esp. 据わる
to hold steady; to hold still
Kanji in this Word
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
据
11 strokes
Frequency: 1468
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
set
lay a foundation
install
equip
squat down
sit down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.える
す.わる
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
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