座
ざ
seat; place; position; status
Common word
Meanings
Noun
seat; place- position; status
- gathering; party; company; atmosphere (of a gathering)
- stand; pedestal; platform
- trade guildhistorical term
All 8 meanings
Suffix
attaches to the names of constellations- attaches to the names of theatres, cinemas and theatrical troupes
Suffix, Counter
counter for theatres, deities, Buddhist images, tall mountains, and satokagura songs
Example sentences
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What he said cast a chill on the gathering.
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There is a slight chill on the party.
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I kept the ball rolling by talking.
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This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
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I want to be at the top of the company.
More examples (5)
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He was the champion for three years.
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Mr Koizumi succeeded Mr Mori as prime minister.
1603年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。
In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.
民衆の熱狂的な彼への支持は、首相の座にとどまりながらも大統領の権限の発揮を可能にしそうだ。
Having reached the rank of prime minister, and with the enthusiastic support of the masses, it seems he is able to wield presidential powers.
星座は全然詳しくないな。オリオン座とカシオペア座くらいしか見てもわからない。あと北斗七星もわかる。
I know nothing about constellations. I can only recognize Orion and Cassiopeia. Oh, and the Big Dipper, too.