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座る

坐る、 据わる、 据る

Reading

Kana: すわる
Romaji: suwaru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to sit; to squat

2

to assume (a position)

3

to hold steady; to hold still

Note: esp. 据わる, 据る

Kanji

Readings: ザ、 すわ.る
Meanings: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
Readings: ザ、 サ、 すわ.る、 おわす、 そぞろに、 まします
Meaning: sit
Readings: キョ、 す.える、 す.わる
Meanings: set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down

Example Sentences

(すわ)りなよ。
➥Take the weight off your feet.
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(すわ)って(くだ)さい。
➥Sit down, please.
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(すわ)るいすがない。
➥There's no chair to sit upon.
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(すわ)りませんか。
➥Won't you take a chair?
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(すわ)(くだ)さい。
➥Please be seated.
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ベンチに(すわ)った。
➥He seated himself on the bench.
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