寝ねそべる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

sprawl; lie sprawled; stretch out; lie on one's side

Describes lying down in a relaxed, often lazy or careless posture, typically on the floor, bed, or sofa. Implies a lack of formality or effort.

• 休やすみの日ひは一いち日にち中じゅうソファで寝ねそべってテレビを見みている。

  On my day off, I lie sprawled on the sofa all day watching TV.

• 猫ねこが縁えん側がわで気き持もちよさそうに寝ねそべっている。

  The cat is sprawled out comfortably on the veranda.