OK, I can see from the google translation the word means chair, seat, couch, sofa.
I think we can rule out couch and sofa can't we?
Let's look at the definitions of
chair and
seat then.
from
www.thefreedictionary.comchair (ch?r)n.
1. A piece of furniture consisting of a seat, legs, back, and often arms, designed to accommodate one person.
2.
A seat of office, authority, or dignity, such as that of a bishop.
3.
a.
An office or position of authority, such as a professorship.
b.
A person who holds an office or a position of authority, such as one who presides over a meeting or administers a department of instruction at a college; a chairperson.
4. The position of a player in an orchestra.
5. Slang The electric chair.
6. A seat carried about on poles; a sedan chair.
7. Any of several devices that serve to support or secure, such as a metal block that supports and holds railroad track in position.
tr.v. chaired, chair?ing, chairs
1.
To install in a position of authority, especially as a presiding officer.
2.
To preside over as chairperson: chair a meeting.
seat (st)n.
1. Something, such as a chair or bench, that may be sat on.
2.
a. A place in which one may sit.
b. The right to occupy such a place or a ticket indicating this right: got seats for the concert.
3. The part on which one rests in sitting: a bicycle seat.
4.
a. The buttocks.
b. The part of a garment that covers the buttocks.
5.
a. A part serving as the base of something else.
b. The surface or part on which another part sits or rests.
6.
a.
The place where something is located or based: The heart is the seat of the emotions.
b.
A center of authority; a capital: the county seat. See Synonyms at center.
7. A place of abode or residence, especially a large house that is part of an estate: the squire's country seat.
8. Membership in an organization, such as a legislative body or stock exchange, that is obtained by appointment, election, or purchase.
9. The manner of sitting on a horse: a fox hunter with a good seat.
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