割わり座ざ

noun

w-sitting; reverse tailor style sitting

A sitting posture with the legs bent back on each side, forming a 'W' shape; traditionally an informal female sitting style in Japan. Often discussed in child development and physical therapy contexts.

• 小ちいさな子こどもはよく割わり座ざで座すわっている。

  Small children often sit in a w-sitting position.

• 割わり座ざは股こ関かん節せつに負ふ担たんをかけることがある。

  W-sitting can put strain on the hip joints.