よこたわる

横たわる【よこたわる】

Frequency rank: 4,741. – 4,745.

Alsoよこたわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to lie down; to stretch out

This meaning describes the action of reclining or positioning oneself horizontally. It is often used when referring to sleeping, resting, or any form of lying down.

He is lying on the sofa watching TV.

to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait

This meaning emphasizes the potential presence of challenges or dangers that may occur in the future. It indicates caution or anticipation of negative events.

Many difficulties lie ahead on that path.

Example sentences37 results

The woman dental hygienist said to me, lying down in the chair, "Right, please open your mouth."

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I awoke to find myself lying on the sofa.

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横たわる【よこたわる】

Frequency rank: 4,741. – 4,745.

Alsoよこたわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to lie down; to stretch out

This meaning describes the action of reclining or positioning oneself horizontally. It is often used when referring to sleeping, resting, or any form of lying down.

He is lying on the sofa watching TV.

to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait

This meaning emphasizes the potential presence of challenges or dangers that may occur in the future. It indicates caution or anticipation of negative events.

Many difficulties lie ahead on that path.

Example sentences37 results

The woman dental hygienist said to me, lying down in the chair, "Right, please open your mouth."

Tatoeba

I awoke to find myself lying on the sofa.

Tatoeba

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