English–Japanese
“sit down” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikoshikakeru
Example
椅子に腰掛けます。i su ni koshi ka ke ma su
I sit down on the chair.
How to say “sit down” in Japanese
“Sit down” in Japanese is 腰掛ける (koshikakeru).
Describes lowering the body onto a seat and remaining seated there, often with a chair or bench in mind.
Example sentences with 腰掛ける
先生が来るまで、こちらに腰掛けてお待ちください。sen sei ga ku ru ma de ko chi ra ni koshi ka ke te o ma chi ku da sa i
Please sit here and wait until the teacher comes.
Tips for using 腰掛ける
- Unlike the broad verb 座る (suwaru), 腰掛ける (koshikakeru) commonly suggests sitting on a chair, bench, or other raised seat and can sound more formal.