便べん々べん

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

protuberant; paunchy; bulging

Describes a belly or object that sticks out prominently; often used with 腹 (belly). Literary or somewhat old-fashioned.

• 彼かれは便べん々べんとした腹はらをさすった。

  He rubbed his protuberant belly.

• 便べん々べんと膨ふくらんだ風ふう船せんが空そらに浮うかんだ。

  A bulging balloon floated in the sky.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

idly; lazily; without purpose

Describes a person or action that is leisurely, idle, or lacking urgency. Often used with verbs like 過ごす (spend time) or 構える (comport oneself). Literary tone.

• 日にち曜よう日びは便べん々べんと過すごした。

  I spent Sunday idly.

• 彼かれは便べん々べんと構かまえて、急いそごうとしなかった。

  He remained idle and made no attempt to hurry.