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座 - Sit
In old Japan, officials were depicted under a rainy cliff, two persons facing each other on the soil—the formal way to show respect was to sit. This reflects the tradition of seiza, the dignified posture for ceremonies and audiences with authority.
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座 - Sit
Index #1073
Grade 6
10 strokes
JLPT Level: N3
Readings: ザ, すわ・る
Kanji Primes
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せいざ 正座
sitting upright with legs folded under one
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ざしき 座敷
drawing room, Japanese-style room
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