Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward
to bend down; to crouch; to squat
Sumo; Martial arts
crouching; formal crouch performed at the beginning of a sumo or kendo match
becoming firmly established; putting down strong roots
exercising authority; being dominant; holding sway
Orig. meaning
settling in a coiled shape
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