noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
sitting with legs outstretched
Archaic term for a relaxed, informal sitting posture with legs stretched out in front, considered impolite in formal settings. Rare in modern Japanese; the concept is more commonly expressed as 足を伸ばして座る or similar phrases.
古い文献には、箕踞して話す姿が描かれている。
Old texts depict people sitting with their legs outstretched while talking.
Modern expression for stretching one's legs out while sitting, without the archaic or formal connotation of 箕踞.
From Chinese 箕踞 (jījù), literally 'winnowing-basket squat', describing a sitting posture with legs stretched out. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji are conventionally associated with this meaning.