Japanese

Meaning: seat; position; status
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

座

Example sentences

He has held the position of president for many years.
彼らは最強の座をかけて熱いバトルを繰り広げた。
They engaged in a heated battle for the title of the strongest.
彼は圧倒的な強さで対戦相手を倒し、王者の座を守り抜いた。
He defeated his opponent with overwhelming strength and successfully defended his position as champion.
彼はたゆまぬ努力の末、ついに社長の座にまで上り詰めた。
After tireless effort, he finally climbed all the way to the position of president.
彼は暫定一位の座を守り抜いた。
He held onto the provisional first place position.
彼は激しい試合の末、ついにボクシングの世界王者の座を手にした。
After a fierce match, he finally secured the title of world boxing champion.
彼は社長の座にありながら何もせず、まさに尸位素餐だ
He sits in the president's chair doing nothing; he is truly just dead wood.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical seat, a social position, or a constellation.

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