seiza

[US]/ˈseɪzə/
[UK]/ˈseɪzə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the Japanese traditional sitting position of kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor

Phrases & Collocations

in seiza

seiza position

seiza posture

assume seiza

maintain seiza

during seiza

after seiza

before seiza

seiza style

hold seiza

Example Sentences

students sat in seiza on the tatami mats during the traditional ceremony.

seiza posture requires keeping your back straight and hands resting on your thighs.

many westerners find seiza uncomfortable after sitting for extended periods.

the tea ceremony master demonstrated the proper way to sit in seiza.

zabuton cushions are often placed on the floor for comfortable seiza.

practicing seiza is an important part of traditional japanese martial arts training.

she struggled to maintain seiza position without showing signs of discomfort.

seiza etiquette demands that you bow your head slightly when entering a room.

the monk meditated in seiza for several hours every morning at the temple.

after twenty minutes in seiza, her legs began to feel numb and tingly.

modern japanese homes often have tables instead of tatami, making seiza less common.

the artist took seiza position while playing the traditional shamisen.

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