- to sit; to squat
- to assume (a position)
- to hold steady; to hold stillesp. 据わる
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
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- to sit; to squat
- to assume (a position)
- to hold steady; to hold still
This meaning is used when talking about physically sitting down or squatting.
This meaning is used when talking about assuming a certain position or posture for a specific purpose.
This meaning is used when talking about holding something steady or still in a specific position.
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Now that I think of it, I've been asked to look at a haiku he'd written by the tipsy bloke sitting next to me on the train.
So they sought a place such that the conference seating would have them facing the Americans.
As the lesson comes to an end, even if the teacher doesn't say "be quiet" or "sit down," the children naturally return to their seats and quieten down.
I know you're at an age where sexual desire flourishes and you want to do 'you-know-what' with 'that' but... well, sit down there.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again.
At a hilarious party, one frequently finds a wet blanket sitting next to the life of the party.