身を乗り出す

Reading: みをのりだす
Meaning: to lean forward, to stick out one's body
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Example Sentence
窓 から 身を乗り出す の は 危険 だ
It's dangerous to lean out of the window.
Usage Notes
Describes the action of leaning forward, often out of interest or excitement.
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