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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
Component Breakdown
cliff + 坐
Words & Expressions
Words written with 座
Proverbs & Idioms
座して待つ
ざしてまつ
To sit and wait
Waiting passively
Anime & Manga
宇宙兄弟
Space Brothers
Story of astronauts aiming for the pilot 'seat.'
劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
A well-known work with 座 in its Japanese title.
魔王学園の反逆者～人類初の魔王候補、眷属少女と王座を目指して成り上がる～
Maou Gakuen no Hangyakusha: Jinrui Hatsu no Maou Kouho, Kenzoku Shoujo to Ouza wo Mezashite Nariagaru
A well-known work with 座 in its Japanese title.
山羊座の友人
My Capricorn friend
A well-known work with 座 in its Japanese title.
Games
桃太郎電鉄
Momotaro Dentetsu(1988)
Developer: Hudson/Konami
Board game securing train 'seats.'
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赤座直保
Name contains 座
Akaza Naoyasu was a Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama period, who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
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?
座 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.