横(よこ)になる

よこになる

expression

to lie down

1. to lie down; to recline

To move from a sitting or standing position to lying down horizontally.

疲(つか)れたので少し横(よこ)になりたい。

I'm tired so I want to lie down for a bit.

ソファに横(よこ)になって本(ほん)を読(よ)む。

To lie down on the sofa and read a book.

頭(あたま)が痛(いた)いので、横(よこ)になってもいいですか。

I have a headache, so may I lie down?

昼(ひる)ご飯(はん)の後(あと)、少(すこ)し横(よこ)になって休(やす)んだ。

After lunch, I lay down and rested for a bit.

風邪(かぜ)を引(ひ)いた時(とき)は、無理(むり)をしないで横(よこ)になった方(ほう)がいい。

When you catch a cold, it's better to lie down instead of pushing yourself.

横(よこ)になる is a common expression for lying down, literally meaning "to become horizontal."

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

寝転(ねころ)ぶ: to lie down, to sprawl
寝(ね)る: to sleep, to go to bed

USAGE NOTE:
This expression specifically refers to the action of reclining, without implying sleep. It's often used when someone wants to rest briefly.

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Added 2026.1.16 17:09 · Revised 2026.6.7 6:13

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