Japanese word

座る

Pronunciation

Romajisuwaru

Meaning

  • verbsit

Example

いすに座ります。i su ni suwa ri ma su

I sit on a chair.

Illustration for 座る (sit)

More examples

ここに座ります。ko ko ni suwa ri ma su

I sit here.

どうぞ、こちらに座ってください。dō zo ko chi ra ni suwa tte ku da sa i

Please sit here.

Core concept

Describes being or becoming supported in a seated position, usually with the body's weight on a chair, floor, or similar surface.

Common phrases

  • 席に座るseki ni suwa ru

    sit in a seat

  • 床に座るyuka ni suwa ru

    sit on the floor

  • ここに座るko ko ni suwa ru

    sit here

Similar words

腰掛けるkoshikakeru: To take a seated position on a chair, bench, or similar support.

Definition in Japanese

いすや床などに腰を下ろし、体を支えた状態になる。i su ya yuka na do ni koshi o o ro shi karada o sasa e ta jō tai ni na ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 座る (suwaru) is written with 座 (za, "seat"), while the exact historical development of the verb itself remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The form 座って (suwatte) commonly appears before ください (kudasai) in polite requests to sit, making it a useful everyday extension of the verb.

Other meanings

  • sit downverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 座り方suwarikataway of sittingnoun

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