下座する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 下座する | 下座しない |
| Polite | 下座します | 下座しません |
| Past polite | 下座しました | 下座しませんでした |
| Past | 下座した | 下座しなかった |
| Te-form | 下座して | 下座しないで |
| Desire | 下座したい | 下座したくない |
| Potential | 下座できる | 下座できない |
| Passive | 下座される | 下座されない |
| Causative | 下座させる | 下座させない |
| Causative passive | 下座させられる | 下座させられない |
| Volitional | 下座しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 下座しましょう | |
| Imperative | 下座しろ | 下座するな |
| Conditional | 下座すれば | 下座しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 下座したら | 下座しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
prostrating oneself (in obeisance); coming down from one's seat to bow
Historical or formal act of leaving one's seat and bowing deeply to show respect. Often used in contexts of paying obeisance to a superior. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the action.
He prostrated himself before the shogun to show his respect.
musicians' box (stage left)
In traditional Japanese theater (e.g., Noh, Kabuki), the area on the left side of the stage where musicians sit. This is a specialized theatrical term.
On the Noh stage, the musicians sit in the musicians' box.
lower seat
Refers to a seat of lower rank or status, often contrasted with 上座 (かみざ, seat of honor). This sense is also associated with the reading しもざ cross-reference.
See also: 下座 (しもざ)
In meetings, newcomers usually sit in the lower seat.