Kanji for "Sit"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sit". The most popular choice is shown first.
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squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
Reading: za
10 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "sit"
敷15 strokes更7 strokes据11 strokes
sit
fu · wisdom, dynamic
sit up late(also: grow late, night watch, of course)
kou · mysterious, dark
sit down(also: set, lay a foundation, install)
kyo
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sit?
The most common kanji for "sit" is 座, read as za. It means squat, seat, cushion. Related kanji: 敷 (sit), 更 (sit up late), 据 (sit down).
How many strokes does 座 have?
座 has 10 strokes.