Japanese

こし
Meaning: lower back; waist; hips
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

腰

Example sentences

My lower back started to hurt because I had been sitting for a long time.
長時間のデスクワークで、腰に痛みを感じる。
I feel pain in my lower back due to long hours of desk work.
その侍は鋭い刀を腰に差していた。
That samurai was carrying a sharp sword at his waist.
彼女は腰まで届くような美しい黒髪を持っている。
She has beautiful black hair that reaches her waist.
立ち上がった拍子に腰を痛めた。
I hurt my back the moment I stood up.
彼は重い荷物を運んで、腰を痛めてしまった。
He hurt his lower back carrying heavy luggage.
彼は拳銃を腰に付けている。
He is carrying a pistol on his waist.
彼は腰に鋭い短剣を差していた。
He was carrying a sharp dagger at his waist.
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.
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.

Usage Notes

Refers to the part of the body between the ribs and the hips. Also used metaphorically for the base or midsection of objects.

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