also: あぐらかく
expression, godan verb (-ku)
sit cross-legged
The literal posture of sitting on the floor with legs crossed in front. Common in casual and traditional settings.
子供たちは床にあぐらをかいてテレビを見ていた。
The children were sitting cross-legged on the floor watching TV.
正座
I'm not good at sitting on my heels, so may I sit cross-legged?
expression, godan verb (-ku)
rest on one's laurels; be self-complacent
Idiomatic use: to become complacent or overly satisfied with past achievements, as if relaxing in a comfortable posture. Often used critically.
一度成功したからといって、あぐらをかいていては進歩はない。
Just because you succeeded once, if you rest on your laurels there will be no progress.
彼は若くして成功したが、あぐらをかかずに努力を続けている。
He succeeded at a young age, but he continues to work hard without becoming complacent.