sitting crossed legged

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[Sherman Byas]

Yeah Yeah I know, I should know this. What is the Japanese term for sitting crossed legged? I saw it somewhere but can't remember!:confused:

[Chuck Clark]

I've always heard it called "anza."

Hope that helps.

[Young-In Park]

Originally posted by Sherman Byas
What is the Japanese term for sitting crossed legged?


According to the Aikido Association of America, sitting cross legged is "Agura No Shisei."

YoungIn Park

[akiy]

Both "anza" and "agura" can, indeed, denote sitting cross-leggedly. "Anza" (easy sitting) is usually said in contrast to "seiza" (proper sitting).

-- Jun