"seiza" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Japanese 正座 (seiza, literally “proper sitting”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|正座|lit=proper sitting|tr=seiza}} Japanese 正座 (seiza, literally “proper sitting”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} seiza (uncountable)
  1. A traditional formal way of sitting in Japan, by kneeling with the legs folded underneath the thighs and the buttocks resting on the heels, with ankles turned outward. Wikipedia link: seiza Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sitting
    Sense id: en-seiza-en-noun-AtA25oX~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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