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趺坐 (ふざ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sitting cross-legged ; lotus position
Refers to a formal seated posture with legs crossed, often in a meditative or Buddhist context. The term is somewhat technical and less common in everyday speech.
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If you're not used to it, sitting cross-legged can make your legs hurt.
Kanji 趺 foot, calyx, sitting in the lotus position Similar words 結けっ 跏か 趺ふ 坐ざ A more specific term for the full lotus position, often used in Buddhist contexts. 趺坐 can refer to a simpler cross-legged sitting.
あぐら Common word for sitting cross-legged in a casual, informal way. 趺坐 is more formal and often associated with meditation.
Etymology From Chinese 趺坐 (fūzuò), literally 'foot-sitting'. The kanji 趺 means 'instep' or 'foot', and 坐 means 'sit'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used in Buddhist texts to describe a meditative seated posture.
