座ります
Literal Breakdown
| Recording | English | Japanese | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| to sit (ren'yōkei) | 座り | ||
| expresses politeness toward and distance from the listener | ます |
Summary
The Japanese translation for “to sit (formal)” is 座ります. The Japanese, 座ります, can be broken down into 2 parts:"to sit (ren'yōkei)" (座り) and "expresses politeness toward and distance from the listener" (ます).Examples of "to sit" in use
There are 2 examples of the Japanese word for "to sit" being used:| Recording | English | Japanese | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| I sit in a chair. | 私は椅子に座ります。 | ||
| He sits on a chair. | 彼は椅子に座ります。 |
