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あぐら 胡坐
Common word Wanikani level 53 Show 1 collocation Links
Noun
1. sitting cross-legged​Usually written using kana alone, See also あぐらをかく
Wikipedia definition
2. Agura​Agura (胡坐, lit. , "foreign/barbarian sitting") is the Japanese term for the position normally referred to as sitting cross-legged in English. The buttocks are on the floor (or on a cushion set on the floor) and the legs are out in front, with the knees bent and each foot crossed beneath the other leg. In Japan, this posture is considered an informal alternative to the seiza (proper sitting) position for men.
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Other forms
胡座 【あぐら】、胡床 【あぐら】、趺坐 【あぐら】
Notes
胡床: Rarely-used kanji form. 趺坐: Rarely-used kanji form.

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