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座

座 — squat, seat, cushion

Learn the correct stroke order for 座 (squat), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ザza
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すわ.るsuwaru
Strokes10
Radical广
Frequency#588
Meaningssquat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一座いちざthe whole company; the party; all those presentnoun
王座おうざthronenoun
銀座ぎんざGinza (district in Tokyo)noun
口座こうざaccount (e.g. bank)noun
講座こうざcourse (e.g. of lectures)noun
座るすわるto sit (down); to have a seat; to be seatedverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 座 (squat) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 座 is #588, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一座いちざ — the whole company; the party; all those present
王座おうざ — throne
銀座ぎんざ — Ginza (district in Tokyo)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 座 have?

The kanji 座 (squat) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 座?

座 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 座 mean?

座 means: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit. On'yomi readings: ザ. Kun'yomi readings: すわ.る.

What JLPT level is 座?

座 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.