Meaning of 座 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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座
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Kana Readingざ
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Romajiza
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- seat; place; position
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- Parts of speech
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- status
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- gathering; group
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- stand; pedestal; platform
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- (historical) trade guild
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- Parts of speech
- suffix
- Meaning
- attaches to the names of theatres, theatrical troupes, and constellations
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- Parts of speech
- suffix, counter
- Meaning
- counter for theatres, deities, Buddhist images, tall mountains, and satokagura songs
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Example Sentences
座, ざ used in context
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He was the champion for three years.
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I want to be at the top of the company.
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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.
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Finally she attained a position of power.
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This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
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What sign were you born under?
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