pandiculation

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

名詞

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A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy or on waking, often accompanied by yawning.

日本語の意味

寝起きや疲労時に見られる、体幹や四肢を伸ばしながら一時的に筋肉を固める行動 / あくびを伴い、体全体を伸ばすこと

英語の意味

A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy or on waking, often accompanied by yawning.

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After hours of studying, he collapsed onto the couch and experienced a long pandiculation, stretching his trunk and limbs while yawning.

何時間も勉強した後、彼はソファに倒れ込み、あくびをしながら胴体と四肢を伸ばす長い全身の伸びをした。

詳細

意味（1）

A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy or on waking, often accompanied by yawning.

If I were a visitor from another planet - but then, am I not a visitor from another planet? - I think that of all the earthlings' quirks it is the act of pandiculation that would surprise and fascinate me most, that slow stretch and then the soundless ape-howl, in which they indulge themselves with such languorous relish.

詳細

pandiculations （ plural ）