正座
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正座
1
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
Examples
ずっと正座してたからか、足がしびれちゃって。
I've sat on my heels for so long my legs have fallen asleep.
Kanji in this Word
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
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
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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