背せ中なかを丸まるめる

expression, ichidan verb

hunch one's shoulders; arch one's back

Describes a posture where the back is rounded, often from cold, tiredness, or a defensive stance. Can be used literally or figuratively.

• 寒さむくて、思おもわず背せ中なかを丸まるめて歩あるいた。

  It was so cold that I walked with my back hunched without thinking.

• 彼かれは叱しかられて、背せ中なかを丸まるめて小ちいさくなっていた。

  He was scolded and hunched his shoulders, making himself small.