KanjiSchool
座
座 (readings: ざ, すわ; Japanese kanji) means “seat / to sit”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 座席 (seat).
What does 座 mean?
| Kanji | 座 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | seat / to sit |
| Readings | ざ, すわ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 座
座 is read ざ or すわ depending on the word.
Example words with 座
| Example | 座席 (seat) |
|---|
Practice writing 座 — free
See 座's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14