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座る

suwaru
verb★Beginner
formal

to sit

椅子に座る

to sit on a chair

床に座る

to sit on the floor

💡

Commonly used in everyday situations to describe the action of sitting down.

formal

to take a seat (in a formal or ceremonial context)

席に座る

to take a seat at a table

王座に座る

to sit on a throne

💡

Used in more formal or ceremonial contexts.

Collocations

椅子に座るto sit on a chair床に座るto sit on the floor席に座るto take a seat at a table

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

座るphrase
to sit
座ってくださいphrase
Please sit down

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'座る' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from casual to formal. It is often used with particles like 'に' to indicate the place where one sits.

⚡Gold Rule

Particle Usage

When using '座る', the particle 'に' is often used to indicate the place where one sits, such as '椅子に座る' (to sit on a chair).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '座る' (suwaru), which comes from the classical Japanese verb '坐る' (also pronounced 'suwaru'). The kanji '座' (ざ) means 'seat' or 'seat oneself'.

📝Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

座
seat
root
+
る
verb ending
suffix
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