下座

げざ

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance)
2. Noun musicians' box on the left side of the stage
3. lower seat See also: 下座 (しもざ).

Kanji

• 下 down. Read as ゲ.
• 座 seat. Read as ザ.

Words containing 下座

• 土下座 (どげざ) kneeling down on the ground
• 下座音楽 (げざおんがく) musical accompaniment and sound effects (esp. in kabuki)
• 下座唄 (げざうた) song sung behind the scenes

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