Kanji · N2

/ squat

Kanji for squat, seat, or cushion.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)すわ.るNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

座 carries the meaning squat, seat, or cushion.

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Common compounds with 座

ぎんざGinza
あぐらsitting cross-legged
ざぜんzazen
すわるto sit / to have a seat / to be seated
せいざseiza / kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
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