Japanese dictionary
How to say "sit down" in Japanese
座るすわる · suwaru
"Sit down" in Japanese is 座る (suwaru). "Please sit down" is 座ってください, or more politely おかけください.
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Ways to say "sit down" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 座るすわる · suwaru | To sit down. |
| 座ってくださいすわってください · suwatte kudasai | Please sit down. |
| 着席ちゃくせき · chakuseki | Taking a seat (formal). |
How to use it
In ceremonies and classrooms, you may hear 着席 (chakuseki), "be seated."
"Sit-down meal" is 着席の食事, as opposed to a buffet, 立食 (risshoku).
Example sentences
- どうぞ座ってください。Dōzo suwatte kudasai.Please sit down.
- 皆さん、ご着席ください。Minasan, go-chakuseki kudasai.Everyone, please be seated.
- 疲れたので、少し座りましょう。Tsukareta node, sukoshi suwarimashō.I'm tired, so let's sit down for a bit.
- パーティーは立食形式です。Pātī wa risshoku keishiki desu.The party is a standing buffet.
- 電車で座れました。Densha de suwaremashita.I got a seat on the train.
- 起立、礼、着席。Kiritsu, rei, chakuseki.Stand up, bow, sit down.
Questions
What does 起立、礼、着席 mean?
It is the routine at the start of Japanese school classes: "Stand up, bow, sit down."
What is 立食?
立食 (risshoku) is a standing buffet-style party, common for business receptions.
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