Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to lie down, to retire, to go to bed (with an illness).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
臥せる ふせる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bend down, bow, lie prostrate
ガ ふ.せる ふせ.る (Kentei Pre-1)
retainer, subject
シン とみ おみ (4th, N2)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)