横よこになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

lie down; lie down and rest

Common expression for lying down, often with the nuance of resting or taking a break. Used for both intentional rest and simply assuming a horizontal position.

• 疲つかれたので、少すこし横よこになります。

  I'm tired, so I'll lie down for a bit.

• 彼かれはソファに横よこになって本ほんを読よんでいる。

  He is lying on the sofa reading a book.