What does 座 mean?
座 is a Japanese noun meaning “position (of status)” in English. It can also be translated as “seat” or “gathering” depending on context. It is written as 座 in kanji, ざ in hiragana, and za in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は社長の座を息子に譲りました。
He handed the position of company president to his son.
彼女はチャンピオンの座を守りました。
She kept her title as champion.