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Meaning of 座(ざ) in Japanese

座
Kana Reading
ざ
Romaji
za
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    seat; place; position
    Example sentence
    彼は三年間チャンピオンの座を守った。 He was the champion for three years.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    status
    Example sentence
    私は会社のトップの座につきたい。 I want to be at the top of the company.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    gathering; group
    Example sentence
    民衆の熱狂的な彼への支持は、首相の座にとどまりながらも大統領の権限の発揮を可能にしそうだ。 Having reached the rank of prime minister, and with the enthusiastic support of the masses, it seems he is able to wield presidential powers.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    stand; pedestal; platform
    Example sentence
    ついに彼女は権力の座を手に入れた。 Finally she attained a position of power.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (historical) trade guild
    Example sentence
    これは昭和座から舞台中継です。 This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    attaches to the names of theatres, theatrical troupes, and constellations
    Example sentence
    あなたは何座生まれですか。 What sign were you born under?
  • Parts of speech
    suffix, counter
    Meaning
    counter for theatres, deities, Buddhist images, tall mountains, and satokagura songs
    Example sentence
    １６０３年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。 In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.

Examples of 座, ざ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

座 JLPT 3

10 strokes

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

On'Yomi: ザ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る

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