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throne

seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles

seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating

tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)

pedestal

coordinate; coordinates

Ginza (district in Tokyo); busy shopping district; bustling location; silver mint (Edo period)

enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)

the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe

to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)

constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign

account (e.g. bank)

chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table

chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table

throne; first place; top spot; championship

classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture; desk study

course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)

be; is

low table

(for) the time being; (for) the present; immediate; present; (for) some time (after); checking account

be; is

chairman; leader of a troupe; proprietor of a theatrical company

opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part

zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)

coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat

implication (in a crime); involvement; (arch.) sitting in a row (in the same seat)

seat (of a chair)

sitting in a circle

emplacement

platform; stage; upper seat; pulpit

leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)

toilet seat

immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu; instant; instantaneous

legless chair (used in a room with tatami flooring)

kabuki troupe; kabuki theater (theatre); Kabuki-za (theatre in Tokyo)

taking a seat

thank you

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

running aground; being stranded; grounding; beaching

chrysanthemum-shaped metal fixture; chrysanthemum-shaped hemstitch; anus; anal intercourse

protective household deity in Tōhoku, appearing as a red-faced child spirit with bobbed hair

leader of a troupe

place where there is a god or spirit; place containing the sacred object of a shrine

vantage point; viewpoint; standpoint; outlook

Edo-period gold mint

entertainment (at a party); amusement; fun; trick

round straw mat; sitting in a circle

Orion (constellation); the Hunter

the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone

to leave one's seat

sitting opposite each other

remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)

suppository

sitting position

seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table; head

gun platform

Virgo (constellation); the Virgin

position of power

Gemini (constellation); the Twins

opera house

two-seater (e.g. aircraft)

Holy See

one's sitting height

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

blind man; masseur (usu. blind)

sitting upright (properly)

conversation; discussion

Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk

Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion

Aries (constellation); the Ram

Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer

Libra (constellation); the Scales

attendance; presence

thank you

single-seater; single-seated; sitting alone

Cancer (constellation); the Crab

free markets and open guilds; way of sitting on the ground with the sole of both feet pressed together

thank you

Sagittarius (constellation); the Archer

throne; (the place of) a nobleman's seat

Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk

member of a theatrical troupe

Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer

Cygnus (constellation); the Swan

perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual

lowest seat

gathering; theatrical troupe

Gemini (constellation); the Twins

lower seat; seat at bottom of the table

Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild

Cygnus (constellation); the Swan

Lyra (constellation); the Lyre

Pisces (constellation); the Fish; the Fishes; (arch.) fishmongers' guild

Cancer (constellation); the Crab

Libra (constellation); the Scales

zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular

Aries (constellation); the Ram

good morning

Virgo (constellation); the Virgin

what star sign; what constellation

Taurus (constellation); the Bull

Taurus (constellation); the Bull

good morning

Cetus (constellation); the Whale

long stay

Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion

sitting together; the same theater (theatre); involvement; entanglement

(commander, visiting dignitary) going on board (warship, plane)

Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat

Aquila (constellation); the Eagle

seated figure (e.g. of Buddha); sedentary statue; sedentary image

Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat

to withdraw from someone's presence; to leave the room

Ophiuchus (constellation); the Serpent Bearer

Lyra (constellation); the Lyre

Holy See; See of Rome

to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)

Perseus (constellation)

Aquila (constellation); the Eagle

Ursa Minor (constellation); the Lesser Bear

congratulations

bowing while sitting

to leave one's seat

lotus position (meditation and yoga posture); padmasana; sitting with legs crossed and feet placed on opposing thighs; lotus seat (under Buddhist statue); lotus base; lotus pedestal

Scorpio (constellation); the Scorpion

Ursa Major (constellation)

thank you

theater proprietor; theatre proprietor; producer

sitting calmly and quietly (i.e. in order to meditate)

poetic meeting

working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater

revival house; repertory cinema; theater showing classic films

Andromeda (constellation); the Chained Woman

Ophiuchus (constellation); the Serpent Bearer

Ursa Major (constellation)

Serpens (constellation); the Snake

Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog

seating capacity

thank you

seat (horizontal part of a chair); floorboard

Eridanus (constellation); the River

nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)

Serpens (constellation); the Snake

one of the six administrators of a Zen temple (in charge of food and other matters)

Canis Minor (constellation); the Lesser Dog

Boötes (constellation); the Herdsman

three people sitting in a triangle

Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent

extension lectures

entertaining guests

Cepheus (constellation)

Pegasus (constellation); the Winged Horse

Sagittarius (constellation); the Archer

to entertain one's guests; to keep a group entertained

stone-like socle (used as the base for a Buddhist statue)

Cetus (constellation); the Whale

Ursa Minor (constellation); the Lesser Bear

working in the theater (theatre); attached to a particular theater

Centaurus (constellation); the Centaur

to be; to exist; (arch.) to come; (arch.) to go; (arch.) to be (somewhere)

Draco (constellation); the Dragon

sedentary work

Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow

Chamaeleon (constellation); the Chameleon

seat (of chair, bench, etc.); seat base

ischium; ischial bone

Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer

to keep everybody entertained

Cassiopeia (constellation); the Seated Queen

Piscis Austrinus (constellation); the Southern Fish

sitting posture with the legs bent back on each side; Japanese traditional informal female sitting posture; w-sitting; reverse tailor style sitting

perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual

thank you very much

sitting alone

Canis Minor (constellation); the Lesser Dog

Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair

Monoceros (constellation); the Unicorn

Lepus (constellation); the Hare

placenta

henbit deadnettle (Lamium amplexicaule); henbit; Japanese nipplewort (Lapsanastrum apogonoides)

Canis Major (constellation); the Greater Dog

Draco (constellation); the Dragon

ace of batons (high-scoring card in mekuri karuta)

Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown

Corona Borealis (constellation); the Northern Crown

entering a tea room; (arch.) joining a group

Crux (constellation)

Corvus (constellation); the Crow; the Raven

dharma seat (seat from which one gives Buddhist sermons); Buddhist religious service

Hercules (constellation)

medieval trade guild specialized in perilla oil

congratulations

legless chair (used in a room with tatami flooring)

legless chair (used in a room with tatami flooring)

Aquarius (constellation); the Water Carrier; the Water Bearer

sitting cross-legged

Ursa Major (constellation)

sitting in the open air

Vela (constellation); the Sails

Hydra (constellation); the Sea Serpent

Sagitta (constellation); the Arrow

Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair

Felis (former constellation)

main performance; headliner; latter half of a formal tea ceremony (in which the tea is actually consumed)

Triangulum (constellation); the Triangle

Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox

cathedral

Carina (constellation); the Keel

Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box

nucleus accumbens (part of the forebrain)

Auriga (constellation); the Charioteer

living in idleness

Monoceros (constellation); the Unicorn

Crux (constellation)

seat of honor; seat of honour

Apus (constellation); the Bird-of-Paradise

Scutum (constellation); the Shield

downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated

Pegasus (constellation); the Winged Horse

Indus (constellation); the Indian

organization of shrine parishioners in a hamlet; parish guild

(system of) extending complicity for a crime to the criminal's family members

Pictor (constellation); the Easel

Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope

Ara (constellation); the Altar

Pavo (constellation); the Peacock

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

thank you very much

rectangular company stamp; square company seal

Capricornus (constellation); Capricorn; the Goat

Lepus (constellation); the Hare

Corvus (constellation); the Crow; the Raven

Felis (former constellation)

Apus (constellation); the Bird-of-Paradise

Scutum (constellation); the Shield

downstage left (in noh), where the secondary actor is often seated

Canes Venatici (constellation); the Hunting dogs

Lynx (constellation)

Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck

morning service

Lynx (constellation)

Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck

Canes Venatici (constellation); the Hunting dogs

back-right corner of rear stage (area behind main noh stage); (lit.) stage attendant's spot

Octans (constellation); the Octant

Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk

Horologium (constellation); the Pendulum Clock

cathedral

(formal) ways of sitting

translocation

Lupus (constellation); the Wolf

Crater (constellation); the Cup

Noctua (no longer recognized constellation); the Owl

Norma (constellation); the Rule

Mensa (constellation); the Table

Telescopium (constellation); the Telescope

flute-player seating area (noh), behind upstage left

Columba (constellation); the Dove

Camelopardalis (constellation); the Giraffe

to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)

thank you very much

Cancer (constellation); the Crab

stranding; running aground

stranding; running aground

to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)

Vela (constellation); the Sails

counter sinking (making conical depression so screw-heads don't protrude above surface); spot facing (machining a flat space for bolt head, etc.); spotfacing; hollowing out (e.g. wooden chair seat, scallop pattern on roof, etc.)

Happy New Year

suppository

Vulpecula (constellation); the Fox

Pyxis (constellation); the Compass Box

Triangulum (constellation); the Triangle

Carina (constellation); the Keel

nocturnal seated Zen meditation (esp. around 8pm); sitting at night

Pictor (constellation); the Easel

Microscopium (constellation); the Microscope

Pavo (constellation); the Peacock

sitting up straight

Columba (constellation); the Dove

Horologium (constellation); the Pendulum Clock

Octans (constellation); the Octant

Tucana (constellation); the Toucan

Mensa (constellation); the Table

Telescopium (constellation); the Telescope

Lupus (constellation); the Wolf

Noctua (no longer recognized constellation); the Owl

place on bridge passageway next to the rear of a noh stage (where the interlude kyogen actors wait)

Sextans (constellation); the Sextant

rear part of a stage (where musicians are seated)

Leo Minor (constellation); the Small Lion

genetic locus

Equuleus (constellation); the Colt

upstage right (on a noh stage)

Bungakuza (Japanese theatre company)

two images of Buddha

noh chorus seating area; side stage (noh)

Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle

Crux (constellation)

tripod collar; tripod mount

Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish

Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin

Sextans (constellation); the Sextant

Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard

Phoenix (constellation)

Equuleus (constellation); the Colt

Reticulum (constellation); the Reticle

Antlia (constellation); the Air Pump

Circinus (constellation); the Compass

Fornax (constellation); the Furnace

Grus (constellation); the Crane

Leo Minor (constellation); the Small Lion

Musca (constellation); the Fly

Triangulum Australe (constellation); the Southern Triangle

Volans (constellation); the Flying Fish

Volans (constellation); the Flying Fish

the episcopal seat

professional organization of sarugaku performers

Misonoza Theatrical Corporation

areole

evening service

Sculptor (constellation)

sedentary work

valve seat

Delphinus (constellation); the Dolphin

Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish

small garden best enjoyed while sitting at a fixed viewing point

favourite motto; pet saying

sitting and worshipping; worshipping while sitting down

Caelum (constellation); the Chisel

Buddhist image seat; temple pulpit

Equuleus (constellation); the Colt

Fornax (constellation); the Furnace

Grus (constellation); the Crane

gunmakers guild

Musca (constellation); the Fly

stone pedestal made of stacked polygonal blocks (used for images of Acala)

ischial spine

Dorado (constellation); the Goldfish; the Swordfish

Phoenix (constellation)

Lacerta (constellation); the Lizard

stone pedestal made of stacked polygonal blocks (used for images of Acala)

upstage right (on a noh stage)

be; is

perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual

perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual

thank you very much

to be; to exist; to come; to go; to be (somewhere)

to be; to exist; to come; to go; to be (doing)

to be; to exist; to come; to go; to be (doing)

to be; to exist; to come; to go; to be (doing)