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Component Breakdown
座=
广坐
cliff + 坐
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and sit. Place to sit.
Symbolism
Seat, zazen, Ginza. Represents sitting.
Spiritual Meaning
Represents meditation posture in zazen, basic form of spiritual cultivation calming the mind.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Anime & Manga
Games
桃太郎電鉄
Momotaro Dentetsu(1988)
Developer: Hudson/Konami
Board game securing train 'seats.'
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Proverbs & Idioms
座して待つ
ざしてまつ
To sit and wait
Waiting passively
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 座 mean in Japanese?
座 means squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit.
How do you read 座?
On'yomi: ザ (ZA). Kun'yomi: すわ.る (suwaru).
How many strokes does 座 have?
座 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 座 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 座 (squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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