腰こしを下おろす

expression, godan verb (-su)

sit down; take a seat

A slightly formal or descriptive expression for sitting down, often implying settling oneself into a seat or onto a surface. Compare 座る (すわる), which is more common and neutral.

See also: 腰を上げる

• 彼かれはソファに腰こしを下おろして、新しん聞ぶんを読よみ始はじめた。

  He sat down on the sofa and started reading the newspaper.

• どうぞ、こちらに腰こしを下おろしてください。

  Please take a seat here.