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to lean against; to lean on; to recline on
to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
立ちっぱなしで疲れたので壁に凭れて休憩していた。
I was tired and rested leaning against the wall.
疲れた彼女は壁に凭れて目を閉じた。
Tired, she leaned against the wall and closed her eyes.
祖父はソファの背に凭れている。
My grandfather is leaning against the back of the sofa.