“To lie down” in Japanese
Short answer
To lie down in Japanese is “臥す” (fusu). Full meaning: to lie down (in bed).
Other ways to say “To lie down” in Japanese
臥せる
fuseru to lie down, to retire, to go to bed (with an illness)
寝転ぶ
nekorobu to lie down, to throw oneself down
寝転がる
nekorogaru to lie down, to throw oneself down
横たわる
yokotawaru to lie down, to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.), to lie in wait
寝っ転がる
nekkorogaru to lie down, to throw oneself down
寝転る
nekorogaru to lie down, to throw oneself down
寐転ぶ
nekorobu to lie down, to throw oneself down
横はる
yokotawaru to lie down, to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.), to lie in wait
横わる
yokotawaru to lie down, to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.), to lie in wait
寝転べる
nekoroberu to lie down, to throw oneself down
打ち伏す
uchifusu to mask oneself; to lie down
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