seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
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
course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
chairman; leader of a troupe; proprietor of a theatrical company
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)
platform; stage; upper seat; pulpit
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous
kabuki troupe; kabuki theater (theatre); Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)
tatami chair; legless chair; small, legless chair used while sitting on tatami
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
chrysanthemum-shaped metal fixture; chrysanthemum-shaped hemstitch; anus; anal intercourse
running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching
vantage point; viewpoint; standpoint; outlook
place where there is a god or spirit; place containing the sacred object of a shrine
entertainment (at a party); amusement; fun; trick
Orion (constellation); the Hunter
the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone
sitting opposite each other
sitting in circle; round straw mat
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
Virgo (constellation); the Virgin
to take a seat; to sit; to occupy a position (e.g. committee president)
Gemini (constellation); the Twins
sitting upright (properly)
two-seater (e.g. aircraft)
blind man; masseur (usu. blind)
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer
single-seater; single-seated; sitting alone
Gemini (constellation); the Twins
seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table; head
Aries (constellation); the Ram
Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
free markets and open guilds; way of sitting on the ground with the sole of both feet pressed together
Libra (constellation); the Scales
throne; (the place of) a nobleman's seat
Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer
Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
Cygnus (constellation); the Swan
gathering; theatrical troupe
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
Cygnus (constellation); the Swan
Sagittarius (constellation); the Archer
Lyra (constellation); the Lyre
Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
Libra (constellation); the Scales
lower seat; seat at bottom of the table
Aries (constellation); the Ram
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
member of a theatrical troupe
Virgo (constellation); the Virgin
Taurus (constellation); the Bull
what star sign; what constellation
Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild
Cetus (constellation); the Whale
sitting together; the same theater (theatre); involvement; entanglement; implication
Taurus (constellation); the Bull
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
(commander, visiting dignitary) going on board (warship, plane)
Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat
Aquila (constellation); the Eagle
Ophiuchus (constellation); the Serpent Bearer
Lyra (constellation); the Lyre
seated figure (e.g. of Buddha); sedentary statue; sedentary image
to withdraw from someone's presence; to leave the room
Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat
to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)
Aquila (constellation); the Eagle
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
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
Ursa Major (constellation)
theater proprietor; theatre proprietor; producer
sitting calmly and quietly (i.e. in order to meditate)
working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater
revival house; repertory cinema; theater showing classic films
Andromeda (constellation); the Chained Woman
Ophiuchus (constellation); the Serpent Bearer
Serpens (constellation); the Snake
Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog
seat (horizontal part of a chair); floorboard
Eridanus (constellation); the River
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
Serpens (constellation); the Snake
one of the six administrators of a Zen temple (in charge of food and other matters)
Boötes (constellation); the Herdsman
three people sitting in a triangle
Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent
Pegasus (constellation); the Winged Horse
Sagittarius (constellation); the Archer
stone-like socle (used as the base for a Buddhist statue)
Cetus (constellation); the Whale
working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater
to entertain one's guests; to keep a group entertained
Ursa Minor (constellation); the Lesser Bear
Centaurus (constellation); the Centaur
Draco (constellation); the Dragon
Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown
Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow
Chamaeleon (constellation); the Chameleon
Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer
to keep everybody entertained
Cassiopeia (constellation); the Seated Queen
Piscis Austrinus (constellation); the Southern Fish
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
seat (of chair, bench, etc.); seat base
Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair
Monoceros (constellation); the Unicorn
Lepus (constellation); the Hare
Canis Minor (constellation); the Lesser Dog
sitting posture with the legs bent back on each side; Japanese traditional informal female sitting posture; w-sitting; reverse tailor style sitting
henbit deadnettle (Lamium amplexicaule); henbit; Japanese nipplewort (Lapsanastrum apogonoides)
Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog
Draco (constellation); the Dragon
Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown
entering a tea room; (arch.) joining a group
Corvus (constellation); the Crow; the Raven
dharma seat (seat from which one gives Buddhist sermons); Buddhist religious service
Corona Australis (constellation); the Southern Crown
medieval trade guild specialized in perilla oil
Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent
Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow
Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair
main performance; headliner; latter half of a formal tea ceremony (in which the tea is actually consumed)
Triangulum (constellation); the Triangle
Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox
Vela (constellation); the Sails
(system of) extending complicity for a crime to the criminal's family members
nucleus accumbens (part of the forebrain)
Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer
Monoceros (constellation); the Unicorn
Apus (constellation); the Bird-of-Paradise
downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated
Indus (constellation); the Indian
organization of shrine parishioners in a hamlet; parish guild
Pictor (constellation); the Easel
Scutum (constellation); the Shield
Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope
Ara (constellation); the Altar
Pavo (constellation); the Peacock
Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box
rectangular company stamp; square company seal
Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat
Lepus (constellation); the Hare
Corvus (constellation); the Crow; the Raven
Apus (constellation); the Bird-of-Paradise
downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated
Canes Venatici (constellation); the Hunting dogs
Canes Venatici (constellation); the Hunting dogs
back-right corner of rear stage (area behind main noh stage); (lit.) stage attendant's spot
Octans (constellation); the Octant
Horologium (constellation); the Pendulum Clock
Lupus (constellation); the Wolf
Crater (constellation); the Cup
Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck
Noctua (no longer recognized constellation); the Owl
Mensa (constellation); the Table
Norma (constellation); the Rule
Telescopium (constellation); the Telescope
Carina (constellation); the Keel
flute-player seating area (noh), behind upstage left
Columba (constellation); the Dove
Camelopardalis (constellation); the Giraffe
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
Vela (constellation); the Sails
to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)
stranding; running aground
stranding; running aground
counter sinking (making conical depression so screw-heads don't protrude above surface); spot facing (machining a flat space for bolt head, etc.); spotfacing; hollowing out (e.g. wooden chair seat, scallop pattern on roof, etc.)
seat of honor; seat of honour
Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox
Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box
Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope
Pavo (constellation); the Peacock
nocturnal seated Zen meditation (esp. around 8pm); sitting at night
Columba (constellation); the Dove
Horologium (constellation); the Pendulum Clock
Carina (constellation); the Keel
Octans (constellation); the Octant
Tucana (constellation); the Toucan
Mensa (constellation); the Table
Telescopium (constellation); the Telescope
Lupus (constellation); the Wolf
Noctua (no longer recognized constellation); the Owl
Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck
place on bridge passageway next to the rear of a noh stage
Sextans (constellation); the Sextant
Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
Leo Minor (constellation); the Small Lion
Equuleus (constellation); the Colt
upstage right (on a noh stage)
noh chorus seating area; side stage (noh)
Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin
Sextans (constellation); the Sextant
Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard
Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle
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
Volans (constellation); the Flying Fish
Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin
small garden best enjoyed while sitting at a fixed viewing point
sitting and worshipping; worshipping while sitting down
favourite motto; pet saying
Caelum (constellation); the Chisel
Buddhist image seat; temple pulpit
Equuleus (constellation); the Colt
Fornax (constellation); the Furnace
Grus (constellation); the Crane
Musca (constellation); the Fly
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard
upstage right (on a noh stage)
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual