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
Kanji used
to sit
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (323 in total)
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
coordinate; coordinates
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
enshrinement
constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
account (e.g. bank)
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
low table
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)
sitting in a circle
seat (of a chair)
platform; stage; upper seat; pulpit
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
emplacement
toilet seat
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
taking a seat
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
chrysanthemum-shaped metal fixture; chrysanthemum-shaped hemstitch; anus; anal intercourse
running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching
leader of a troupe
vantage point; viewpoint; standpoint; outlook
place where there is a god or spirit; place containing the sacred object of a shrine
Edo-period gold mint
entertainment (at a party); amusement; fun; trick
to leave one's seat
Orion (constellation); the Hunter
the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone
sitting opposite each other
suppository
sitting in circle; round straw mat
gun platform
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
sitting position
opera house
Virgo (constellation); the Virgin
to take a seat; to sit; to occupy a position (e.g. committee president)
Gemini (constellation); the Twins
one's sitting height
sitting upright (properly)
two-seater (e.g. aircraft)
conversation; discussion
blind man; masseur (usu. blind)
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
attendance; presence
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
lowest seat
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
Holy See; See of Rome
to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)
Aquila (constellation); the Eagle
Perseus (constellation)
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
bowing while sitting
Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion
Ursa Major (constellation)
theater proprietor; theatre proprietor; producer
sitting calmly and quietly (i.e. in order to meditate)
poetic meeting
working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater
revival house; repertory cinema; theater showing classic films
to leave one's seat
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
to be; to exist
three people sitting in a triangle
Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent
Cepheus (constellation)
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
entertaining guests
to entertain one's guests; to keep a group entertained
Ursa Minor (constellation); the Lesser Bear
Centaurus (constellation); the Centaur
sitting alone
Draco (constellation); the Dragon
Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown
Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow
sedentary work
Chamaeleon (constellation); the Chameleon
ischium; ischial bone
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
Hercules (constellation)
Corona Australis (constellation); the Southern Crown
medieval trade guild specialized in perilla oil
sitting in the open air
Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent
Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow
Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair
Crux (constellation)
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
living in idleness
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
Lynx (constellation)
morning service
Lynx (constellation)
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
(formal) ways of sitting
translocation (genetics)
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
suppository
Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox
Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box
Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope
Pavo (constellation); the Peacock
sitting up straight
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
rear part of a noh stage
Leo Minor (constellation); the Small Lion
Equuleus (constellation); the Colt
upstage right (on a noh stage)
seat of an engine
two images of Buddha
noh chorus seating area; side stage (noh)
Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle
Crux (constellation)
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin
Sextans (constellation); the Sextant
Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard
Phoenix (constellation)
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
Sculptor (constellation)
evening service
sedentary work
valve seat
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
gunmakers guild
Musca (constellation); the Fly
Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish
Phoenix (constellation)
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
to be; to exist
to be; to exist
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.