Illustration: A group of neighbors sits around a low table in a Japanese home after a shared meal. One normally reserved grandfather balances a peeled mandarin on his head with exaggerated dignity.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

座ざ

gathering, atmosphere

Often refers to the mood of a gathering. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

あいつがいると座ざが白しらける。
That man is a wet blanket.
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彼かれの言葉ことばで座ざがしらけた。
What he said cast a chill on the gathering.
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座ざがしらけないように話はなしをした。
I kept the ball rolling by talking.
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Kanji in 座

座squat; seatOnザKunすわる

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