
A 座椅子 is a unique form of Japanese chair which has no legs, but has a normal chair back. Traditionally, the Japanese would sit in 正座 or `correct` sitting style, kneeling with their weight on top of their lower leg, which is folded underneath the body. However this can become painful after long periods of time or for people who are not .....
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A chair, without legs but with a back and usually a zabuton (cushion often used for kneeling on), that sits directly on the floor, it allows people to sit with legs in front, crossed or outwards, instead of in sieza (kneeling position)
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