Kanji 座: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
Kanji 座: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts people sitting (坐) inside a building (广). It represents a 'seat' or a 'place' where people gather, as seen in words like 'seat' (座席) or 'lecture' (講座).