1.
to lie down; to recline
To move from a sitting or standing position to lying down horizontally.
疲れたので少し横になりたい。
I'm tired so I want to lie down for a bit.
ソファに横になって本を読む。
To lie down on the sofa and read a book.
頭が痛いので、横になってもいいですか。
I have a headache, so may I lie down?
横になる is a common expression for lying down, literally meaning "to become horizontal."
CONJUGATION:
- 横になる (dictionary form)
- 横にならない (negative)
- 横になった (past)
- 横になって (te-form)
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 寝転ぶ: to lie down, to sprawl
- 寝る: 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.