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English to Japanese Dictionary

sit Meaning in Japanese (sit 英語 意味)

座る, 議席にいる
座る in English:sit
IPA:sɯ̈.a.ɾɯ̈
Phonetic:すわる
Quick Answer • 要約

sit の日本語の意味は「座る, 議席にいる」です。 (臀部で体を支え、背もたれのある椅子や地面などに腰掛けて休むこと。)

Concept Illustration
Sit visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (座る)
Visual representation of "sit"

Definitions of Sit

  1. 1
    verb
    座る

    To rest with the body supported by the buttocks and the back, typically on a chair or the ground.

    臀部で体を支え、背もたれのある椅子や地面などに腰掛けて休むこと。

  2. 2
    verb(formal)
    議席にいる

    To be a member of a committee, council, or other official body.

    委員会、評議会、その他の公的機関のメンバーであること。

Example Sentences

casual

“Please sit down.”

どうぞお座りください。

casual

“She sat on the bench.”

彼女はベンチに座った。

business

“The committee will sit next week.”

委員会は来週開かれる。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

restperchbe seated

Antonyms (対義語)

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensesat
present participlesitting
agent nounsitter
adjectiveseated

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sit downphrasal_verb

To move from a standing position to a sitting position.

sit in judgmentidiom

To criticize or pass judgment on someone or something.

sit tightidiom

To wait patiently and not take any action.