座る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 座る is read as すわる and is an intransitive verb meaning to sit by placing oneself on a chair, floor, or another surface.
• Basic usage: Sitting on a chair appears in 椅子に座る, while sitting on the floor appears in 床に座る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Particle for the place of sitting
  • Mark the seat or surface with に, as in 椅子に座る and 床に座る.