しゃがむ
しゃがむ
verb (godan)
to squat; to crouch
1.
to squat; to crouch down
To lower one's body by bending the knees while keeping the feet flat on the ground.
子供がしゃがんで花を見ている。
The child is squatting down looking at flowers.
足が疲れたので、しゃがんで休んだ。
My legs were tired, so I squatted down to rest.
荷物を拾うためにしゃがむ。
To squat down to pick up luggage.
しゃがむ describes lowering oneself into a squatting position with both feet flat on the ground. This is a common posture in Japanese culture, often used when resting, working at ground level, or waiting.
CONJUGATION (godan verb):
- しゃがむ (dictionary form)
- しゃがまない (negative)
- しゃがんだ (past)
- しゃがんで (te-form)
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- しゃがみ込む: to squat down and stay (more prolonged action)