正座

せいざ

Also written 正坐

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive seiza (i.e.: kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles)

Kanji

• 正 correct. Read as セイ.
• 座 seat. Read as ザ.

Example sentences

• ずっと正座してたからか、足がしびれちゃって。
  I've sat on my heels for so long my legs have fallen asleep.

Common phrases

• 正座をする

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