座る
すわる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To sit
Examples
椅子に座ります。
I sit on a chair.
📖 How to Use
「座る」is a verb meaning "To sit." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「座る」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「座る」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「座る」mean in Japanese?+
「座る」means "To sit". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「座る」?+
「座る」is read as「すわる」.
Is 「座る」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「座る」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「座る」?+
椅子に座ります。 — I sit on a chair.
Practice 「座る」 with spaced repetition