しゃがむshagamu
1.
To lower one's body by bending at the knees, adopting a position that brings one closer to the ground while keeping the feet flat and the hips lowered.
2.
To take a low stance by bending the knees and lowering the torso, often used for resting or engaging with something at a lower level.
3.
To assume a position of reduced height, typically involving the bending of the legs, which allows for better balance or interaction with the environment at ground level.