How to Say ‘Sit.’ in Japanese
おすわり。
o suwari
[oh suwah-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: [お] adds a soft, polite feel. [すわり] comes from the verb [すわる], “to sit.” Many dogs in Japan learn this exact command.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A classic dog command in Japan. You may also hear owners use a brighter, encouraging tone rather than sounding strict.
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[oh]
polite prefix
The honorific お makes the command sound softer and more polite.
おすわりをして。
Sit down, please.
すわり
suwari
[suwah-ree]
sit
すわり comes from 座る and is used in the dog command おすわり, meaning sit.
いぬにおすわりといった。
I told the dog to sit.
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