also: こごめる
ichidan verb, transitive verb
stoop; bend down; bend (one's knees)
Transitive verb meaning to bend one's body or knees downward; often used with 腰 (waist) or 膝 (knees).
彼は腰をかがめて、落ちているコインを拾った。
He stooped down and picked up the fallen coin.
写真を撮るために、少し膝をかがめてください。
Please bend your knees a little for the photo.