Japanese

いす
Meaning: chair; seat; post; position
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: いし

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Handwriting

椅
子

Example sentences

I sit on the chair by the window and read a book.
この椅子に座ってください。
Please sit in this chair.
この椅子は私には少し低すぎるようだ。
This chair seems a bit too low for me.
彼は椅子から立ち上がって挨拶をした。
He stood up from his chair and greeted me.
椅子を机の近くに寄せた。
I brought the chair close to the desk.
椅子を机に近づけてください
Please bring the chair closer to the desk.
この椅子は頑丈な作りだ。
This chair is sturdily built.
椅子に座って脚を組む。
Cross your legs while sitting in a chair.
彼は椅子を自分の方へ引き寄せた
He pulled the chair toward himself.
この椅子は床に固定されている。
This chair is fixed to the floor.

Usage Notes

Primarily refers to furniture for sitting, but can also mean a professional post or seat in an organization.

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