座すわりだこ

noun

calluses from sitting seiza

Refers to calluses that develop on the ankles, insteps, or tops of the feet from prolonged sitting in the seiza (正座) position. Often used in everyday conversation about the physical effects of traditional Japanese sitting.

See also: 正座 (せいざ)

• 正せい座ざをよくするので、足あしの甲こうに座すわりだこができてしまった。

  Because I often sit seiza, I've developed calluses on the tops of my feet.

• 座すわりだこが痛いたくて、正せい座ざがつらい。

  My calluses from sitting seiza hurt, so sitting seiza is painful.