This is the 6905th most frequent Korean word.
자리였다
"자리였다" means "was a seat/spot/place."
Here, '자리였다' refers to a fitting or designated placement for the book.
그 책은 내 책장에 꼭 맞는 자리였다.
That book was the perfect fit for my bookshelf.
In this context, '자리였다' is used to signify a place to sit or gather.
그는 오랜만에 가족과 함께 앉을 자리를 찾았다.
He found a place to sit with his family after a long time.
In this example, '자리였다' describes an ideal location or venue chosen for the meeting.