Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 初座(しょざ) in Japanese

初座
Kana Reading
しょざ
Romaji
shoza
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first half of a tea ceremony (in which the charcoal is set and light food served)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

On'Yomi: ザ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

first time, beginning

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め

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