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座
Seat, Sit
すわる (suwaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
座 appears in many common words such as 座席 (seat), 星座 (constellation), and 講座 (course or lecture). Historically, 座 also referred to groups of merchants and performers in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding an empty seat in a crowded train and finally sitting down with relief. That comfortable seat reminds you of 座.
Readings
Onyomi: ザ (za)
Kunyomi: すわる (suwaru)
Example Words
座る
すわる (suwaru)
To sit
座席
ざせき (zaseki)
Seat
星座
せいざ (seiza)
Constellation
講座
こうざ (kouza)
Course, lecture
Example Sentence
ここに座ってください。
ここ に すわって ください。
koko ni suwatte kudasai
Please sit here.