座: the kanji for sit; seat
座 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means sit; seat. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
座 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
座 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ザ (za)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 講座こうざ · kōza | course; lecture series |
| 口座こうざ · kōza | bank account |
すわる (suwaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 座るすわる · suwaru | to sit |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 日本語の講座に申し込んだ。Nihongo no kōza ni mōshikonda.I signed up for a Japanese language course.
- 銀行に口座を開いた。Ginkō ni kōza o hiraita.I opened a bank account.
- 椅子に座ってください。Isu ni suwatte kudasai.Please sit in the chair.
- 新しい講座が来月始まる。Atarashii kōza ga raigetsu hajimaru.A new course starts next month.
- 口座から料金が引き落とされた。Kōza kara ryōkin ga hikiotosareta.The fee was withdrawn from the account.
Questions about 座
How many strokes does 座 have?
座 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 座?
The on readings are za (ザ). The kun readings are suwaru (すわる).
What JLPT level is 座?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 座
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.