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初座

Reading

Kana: しょざ
Romaji: shoza
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

first half of a tea ceremony (in which the charcoal is set and light food served)

See also: 後座 (reading ござ, entry #2)

Kanji

初
Readings: ショ、 はじ.め、 はじ.めて、 はつ、 はつ-、 うい-、 -そ.める、 -ぞ.め
Meanings: first time, beginning
座
Readings: ザ、 すわ.る
Meanings: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit