川岸に腰を下ろして、沈む夕日を静かに眺めた。
I sat down on the riverbank and quietly watched the setting sun.
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I'll withdraw savings from the bank.
森の中、古い切り株に腰を下ろした。
I sat down on an old tree stump in the middle of the forest.
船は港に錨を下ろした。
The ship dropped anchor in the port.
上がり框に腰を下ろして休憩した。
I sat on the entrance sill and took a break.
Usage Notes
Primary meaning is to move something from a high to a low position. Also used for withdrawing money or unloading cargo.
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