仰向け

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 仰向け is read as あおむけ and is a noun for lying faceup or being in a supine position.
• Basic usage: Taking the position appears in 仰向けになる, while remaining that way appears in 仰向けのまま.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Orientation is central
  • It does not merely mean lying down; it specifically identifies the face as pointing upward.
• Difference from うつ伏せ
  • It is the opposite of lying prone with the face and front of the body directed downward.