すわる

suwaru

to sit

椅子にすわってください

Please sit on the chair.

formal

To sit down or be in a seated position.

彼は机にすわって勉強を始めた

He sat at the desk and started studying.

Commonly used in everyday situations.

formal

To take a seat, often implying a formal or ceremonial context.

新しい社長が席にすわった

The new president took his seat.

Used in formal settings like meetings or ceremonies.

Collocations

椅子にすわるto sit on a chair机にすわるto sit at a desk

Synonyms

座る腰を下ろす

Antonyms

立つ

Related Phrases

すわって待つphrase

to sit and wait

すわって食べるphrase

to sit and eat

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'すわる' is often used in everyday situations, such as sitting on a chair or at a desk.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 'すわる' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is often replaced with '座る' in more formal settings.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb '座る' (suwaru), which has been used in Japanese for centuries to describe the action of sitting.

Usage Notes

The verb 'すわる' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the action of sitting down. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation.

Word Breakdown

すわ

sit

root

る

verb ending

suffix

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