To lower one's body onto a chair, bench, or elevated surface in order to rest, typically involving placing weight on one's hips or lower back.
To take a brief pause by sitting on a piece of furniture or platform, often to relax or alleviate fatigue.
To adopt a seated position temporarily, usually in a casual or informal context, such as resting on the veranda or a similar spot.
Example:
彼女は腰掛けて足を組んだ。
A temporary resting place designed for sitting, typically utilized for support while resting one’s lower back.
A job or position held as a stopgap or interim solution until a more desirable role or status is attained.
A designated waiting area in a tea ceremony setting, where guests sit while waiting to be welcomed or signaled to enter.
Example:
君が座っている腰掛けのペンキはまだ塗り立てだよ。