Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 胡座(あぐら) in Japanese

胡座, 胡坐, 胡床
Kana Reading
あぐら
Romaji
agura
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)


Kanji in this word

7 strokes

sit

On'Yomi: ザ, サ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る, おわす, そぞろに, まします

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JLPT 1

9 strokes

barbarian, foreign

On'Yomi: ウ, コ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: なんぞ

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

bed, counter for beds, floor, padding, tatami

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: とこ, ゆか

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

On'Yomi: ザ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る

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