Word Meaning 座を占める

ざをしめる za o shimeru

座を占める is read as ざをしめる (za o shimeru) and means to occupy a position (e.g. committee president).

Meaning

English

to occupy a position (e.g. committee president)
to take a seat
to sit

Reading

Kana

ざをしめる

Romaji

za o shimeru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 115774 Priority S

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

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座布団

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reserved-seat ticket

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that was a good one!

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rectangular company stamp

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to buy up

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to occupy

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to have steady nerves