甲こう羅らを干ほす

expression, godan verb (-su)

bask in the sun lying on one's stomach

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to dry one's shell', used for sunbathing while lying face down. Often associated with turtles or a relaxed, lazy posture.

See also: 甲羅干し

• 夏なつのビーチで、彼かれは甲こう羅らを干ほすように寝ねそべっていた。

  At the summer beach, he was lying on his stomach as if basking in the sun.

• 亀かめが岩いわの上うえで甲こう羅らを干ほしている。

  A turtle is basking in the sun on a rock.