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ソファ — meaning in English

sofa

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English meaning

  • chair noun A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.
  • divan noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
  • sofa noun A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, meant for two or more people.

Senses

ソファ is used for these senses in English:

  • chair An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
  • divan A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.
  • love seat A small sofa for two people.
  • sofa (furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

chair — full definition

  1. noun A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.
  2. noun The person who leads or presides over a meeting, committee, or organization.
  3. verb To preside over or lead a meeting or committee.

divan — full definition

  1. noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
  2. noun The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
  3. noun Any council or assembly.
  4. noun A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.

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