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椅子

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 椅子

イス
倚子
Noun
Freq #1440
1

chair; seat; stool; bench

Examples
ちょっと椅子をずらしてくれない?
Could you move the chair a bit?
2

post; position; seat; office

Examples
彼は必ず大統領の椅子につく人物だ。
He is a natural to win the Presidency.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 2245
Grade 8

Meanings

chair

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
10 strokes

Meanings

lean on
rest against

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
たの.む
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