胡こ坐ざ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

sitting cross-legged

Refers to the posture of sitting on the floor with legs crossed in front, often used in meditation or informal settings. Cross-referenced with あぐら is a more common reading for the same concept.

See also: あぐら

• 彼かれは床ゆかに胡こ坐ざをかいて座すわった。

  He sat cross-legged on the floor.

• 胡こ坐ざをかくと足あしがしびれやすい。

  My legs tend to fall asleep when I sit cross-legged.