noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
enshrinement; residing in a shrine
Refers to a deity or sacred object being enshrined and residing in a shrine or sacred place. Formal, religious context.
この神社には古くから神様が鎮座している。
A deity has been enshrined in this shrine since ancient times.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Jocular, humorous use: describes a person or thing sitting or placed conspicuously in a spot, as if enthroned. Often implies a sense of self-importance or immovability.
会議室の真ん中に部長が鎮座していて、誰も近づけなかった。
The department head was planted right in the middle of the meeting room, and nobody could approach him.
机の上に大きな辞書が鎮座している。
A huge dictionary is sitting prominently on the desk.