Meanings
Noun
1. seat; place
2. position; status
3. gathering; party; company; atmosphere (of a gathering)
4. stand; pedestal; platform
5. (historical) trade guild
Suffix
6. attaches to the names of constellations
7. attaches to the names of theatres, cinemas and theatrical troupes
Counter
Suffix
8. counter for theatres, deities, Buddhist images, tall mountains, and satokagura songs
Alt. forms
Pitch accent
Used in vocabulary (226 in total)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
single-seater; single-seated; sitting alone
blind man; masseur (usu. blind)
sitting opposite each other
free markets and open guilds; way of sitting on the ground with the sole of both feet pressed together
rectangular company stamp; square company seal
stranding; running aground
tatami chair; legless chair; small, legless chair used while sitting on tatami
seat (of chair, bench, etc.); seat base
① シソ科オドリコソウ属の一年草あるいは越年草、学名: Lamium amplexicaule。
sitting in the open air
sitting upright (properly)
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
① 天球上の星の集まりをその配置から連想されるさまざまな人や動物などの名前で呼んだもの。星同士を直線で結んだものを言ったり、天球を分割した区分を言ったりする。② 黄道十二宮に基づく誕生星座。占星術で用いる。
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
Vela (constellation); the Sails
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
① 洋式のトイレの便器のうち、用を足すためにすわることができる構造になっている場所。
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
place where there is a god or spirit; place containing the sacred object of a shrine
① グラフ上の点の位置。
sitting in circle; round straw mat
① 肛門・尿道・膣などに差し込んで用いる薬。坐薬。
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
pedestal
① 大学院・大学などで専門分野ごとに編成された、教授・助教授・講師などを配属した研究・教育のための組織。② 専門的知識を授ける講習会・放送番組など。③ 体系的に編成された出版物。④ 寺院で、講師の座る席。
① 一時。しばらくの間。頃。② さしあたり。当面。とりあえずの期間。③ 即座。すぐ。④ その席。
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
① 「坐剤」に同じ。
Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild
① 座って楽に話し合うこと。
lower seat; seat at bottom of the table
① 法華八講などにおける朝の読経や説教。
① 君主の座る席。
① 座る場所。
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
① 神霊が一定の場所に鎮まり留まっていること。丁寧語では御鎮座^(ごちんざ)。② 人や物がどっしりと場所を占めていることを、多少揶揄^(やゆ)の気持ちを籠めていう語。
① 帳簿の、項目別に記入、計算するところ。② 「振替口座」の略③ 「預金口座」の略
throne
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
chairman; leader of a troupe; proprietor of a theatrical company
low table
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
sitting in a circle
① 途中で席を外すこと。
seat (of a chair)
platform; stage; upper seat; pulpit
emplacement
kabuki troupe; kabuki theater (theatre); Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)
① その場。② その場ですぐ行うこと。
taking a seat
running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching
leader of a troupe
① 菊花をかたどった座金。② 布地の穴の周囲にかがり縫いを施すこと。③ 菊座唐茄子^(きくざとうなす)の略。南瓜の品種の一つ。④ 肛門の別称。転じて、男色。
Gemini (constellation); the Twins
vantage point; viewpoint; standpoint; outlook
Edo-period gold mint
Virgo (constellation); the Virgin
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
entertainment (at a party); amusement; fun; trick
Orion (constellation); the Hunter
the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone
Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer
Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
Aries (constellation); the Ram
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
gun platform
Libra (constellation); the Scales
Cygnus (constellation); the Swan
① 座席の順序、席次。② 座った姿勢。
two-seater (e.g. aircraft)
position of power
opera house
one's sitting height
Taurus (constellation); the Bull
attendance; presence
Lyra (constellation); the Lyre
seated figure (e.g. of Buddha); sedentary statue; sedentary image
seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table; head
one of the six administrators of a Zen temple (in charge of food and other matters)
lowest seat
sitting calmly and quietly (i.e. in order to meditate)
Sagittarius (constellation); the Archer
gathering; theatrical troupe
Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat
throne; (the place of) a nobleman's seat
Aquila (constellation); the Eagle
member of a theatrical troupe
Cetus (constellation); the Whale
(commander, visiting dignitary) going on board (warship, plane)
what star sign; what constellation
sitting together; the same theater (theatre); involvement; entanglement; implication
Ophiuchus (constellation); the Serpent Bearer
long stay
Holy See
Ursa Major (constellation)
working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater
Serpens (constellation); the Snake
Holy See; See of Rome
lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighs; lotus seat (under Buddhist statue); lotus base; lotus pedestal
theater proprietor; theatre proprietor; producer
poetic meeting
bowing while sitting
Perseus (constellation)
Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog
seat (horizontal part of a chair); floorboard
revival house; repertory cinema; theater showing classic films
three people sitting in a triangle
Andromeda (constellation); the Chained Woman
Eridanus (constellation); the River
(system of) extending complicity for a crime to the criminal's family members
Boötes (constellation); the Herdsman
Draco (constellation); the Dragon
Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent
ischium; ischial bone
nucleus accumbens (part of the forebrain)
Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown
reeling by hand (esp. silk); hand filature; counter sinking (making conical depression so screw-heads don't protrude above surface); spot facing (machining a flat space for bolt head, etc.); hollowing out (e.g. wooden chair seat, scallop pattern on roof, etc.)
extension lectures
Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow
Cepheus (constellation)
Pegasus (constellation); the Winged Horse
① 上客の座る座席。② 正面の座席。
sedentary work
Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer
stone-like socle (used as the base for a Buddhist statue)
entertaining guests
sitting alone
Ursa Minor (constellation); the Lesser Bear
living in idleness
Centaurus (constellation); the Centaur
Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair
entering a tea room; (arch.) joining a group
Monoceros (constellation); the Unicorn
Chamaeleon (constellation); the Chameleon
Lepus (constellation); the Hare
Cassiopeia (constellation); the Seated Queen
Piscis Austrinus (constellation); the Southern Fish
Canis Minor (constellation); the Lesser Dog
Crux (constellation)
sitting posture with the legs bent back on each side; Japanese traditional informal female sitting posture; w-sitting; reverse tailor style sitting
placenta
Corvus (constellation); the Crow; the Raven
dharma seat (seat from which one gives Buddhist sermons); Buddhist religious service
Hercules (constellation)
Corona Australis (constellation); the Southern Crown
medieval trade guild specialized in perilla oil
Triangulum (constellation); the Triangle
Apus (constellation); the Bird-of-Paradise
main performance; headliner; latter half of a formal tea ceremony (in which the tea is actually consumed)
downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated
Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox
sitting up straight
Canes Venatici (constellation); the Hunting dogs
Lynx (constellation)
Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box
Ara (constellation); the Altar
Pictor (constellation); the Easel
Scutum (constellation); the Shield
organization of shrine parishioners in a hamlet; parish guild
Indus (constellation); the Indian
Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope
Pavo (constellation); the Peacock
Lupus (constellation); the Wolf
Norma (constellation); the Rule
Columba (constellation); the Dove
Horologium (constellation); the Pendulum Clock
Carina (constellation); the Keel
Octans (constellation); the Octant
Tucana (constellation); the Toucan
Camelopardalis (constellation); the Giraffe
(formal) ways of sitting
translocation (genetics)
flute-player seating area (noh), behind upstage left
back-right corner of rear stage (area behind main noh stage); (lit.) stage attendant's spot
Crater (constellation); the Cup
Mensa (constellation); the Table
Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck
Telescopium (constellation); the Telescope
nocturnal seated Zen meditation (esp. around 8pm); sitting at night
Noctua (no longer recognized constellation); the Owl
Buddhist image seat; temple pulpit
valve seat
Caelum (constellation); the Chisel
Sculptor (constellation)
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin
Sextans (constellation); the Sextant
Equuleus (constellation); the Colt
Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard
sedentary work
Phoenix (constellation)
seat of an engine
Equuleus (constellation); the Colt
the episcopal seat
gunmakers guild
two images of Buddha
Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle
Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle
Crux (constellation)
genetic locus
Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
rear part of a noh stage
small garden best enjoyed while sitting at a fixed viewing point
upstage right (on a noh stage)
noh chorus seating area; side stage (noh)
place on bridge passageway next to the rear of a noh stage
evening service
Antlia (constellation); the Air Pump
Circinus (constellation); the Compass
Fornax (constellation); the Furnace
Grus (constellation); the Crane
Leo Minor (constellation); the Small Lion
Musca (constellation); the Fly
Triangulum Australe (constellation); the Southern Triangle
Volans (constellation); the Flying Fish
favourite motto; pet saying
sitting and worshipping; worshipping while sitting down
to be; to exist
Examples (4 in total)
This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
I want to be at the top of the company.
He was the champion for three years.