Illustration: In an apartment dining area, an adult is halfway through lowering themselves onto a sturdy chair. Their knees are bent, hips hover just above the seat, and one hand lightly holds the chair's edge to guide the descent. Both feet remain planted on the floor.

JLPT N5verbLevel estimated by Bebop

座すわる

suwaru

to sit down

Example sentences

  1. 座すわって下ください。

    Sit down, please.

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  2. ベンチに座すわった。

    He seated himself on the bench.

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  3. その上うえに座すわるな。

    Don’t sit on it.

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Kanji in 座

  • 座squat; seatOnザKunすわる

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