agura
|a-gu-ra|
B2
/ˈæɡʊrə/
cross-legged sitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agura' originates from Japanese, specifically the word '胡坐', where '胡' meant 'foreign' and '坐' meant 'sit'.
Historical Evolution
'胡坐' was adopted into English as 'agura', maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sitting cross-legged', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional Japanese sitting posture where one sits cross-legged on the floor.
He sat in agura while meditating.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 23:36