JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
座 — squat
- Reading
- ザ・すわ.る
- Meaning
- squat; seat; cushion; gathering; sit
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
座 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ザ・すわ.る and it means squat; seat; cushion; gathering; sit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
座 appears in everyday japanese words such as 座標 (coordinate), 星座 (constellation) and 座敷 (tatami room).
Japanese words containing 座
Frequently asked questions
What does 座 mean in Japanese?
座 means squat; seat; cushion; gathering; sit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 座 read?
座 is read ザ・すわ.る. Reading it inside real words — 座標 and 星座 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 座 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 座 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 座 in a word?
A common word containing 座 is 座標 (ざひょう) — "coordinate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 座 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 座 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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