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Bimbo Yusuri - The act of swinging your legs in Japan

Bimbo Yusuri [貧乏ゆすり] is a Japanese term that defines leg restlessness or shaking while sitting. The term can be literally translated as, "Person under agitation".

The act of shaking the leg is usually an unconscious habit. It is much more common among men, there are several theories as to why people do this. It is believed that this happens to improve blood circulation, burn calories or release excess load and stress.”

It can be very good for your health, but that in Japan this act can be rude. At some point it can bring shameful consequences for those who practice it.

I first read about this on the site mundo-nipo and decided to bring this information to Suki Desu. I believe you will find more information in that article.

What can bimbo yusuri mean in Japan?

It is recommended that people do not do this in public, as this, despite being a belief, shows that you are nervous about something, or that you do not have self-control, representing a totally rude attitude.

It may seem like something completely harmless, but this can ruin your work life or social life. This is because you will be seen negatively by those around you. Shaking your legs in front of a client or while waiting for someone will make everyone think you are an impatient and immoral person.

Bimbo yusuri

If you engage in the act of bimbo yusuri, it is recommended that you cross your legs to let the urge . The Japanese are not in the habit of saying that what you are doing is rude; they will simply try to ignore you. So you must realize for yourself whether you are practicing this habit or not.

How does Bimbo Yusuri affect your health?

A British study revealed that bimbo yusuri can reduce the risk of death in women aged between 27 and 78 years, for those who sit more than 7 hours a day.

The study also revealed that people who are not used to shaking their legs are 30% more likely to have heart attacks, this comparison makes it clear that bimbo yusuri can make great contributions in your life.

In addition, it takes away stress and nervousness, improves blood circulation, prevents heart attacks and heart attacks.

Origin of the term Bimbo Yusuri

It is not known for sure where the term came from, but some believe that the term originated from a foreign term meaning, “poor people who are agitated by the cold”. Finally, let's leave a video showing this agitation: