Quick answer
腰 is the kanji for "Hips / Loins / Waist". A common reading is こし (koshi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hips / Loins / Waist
Also : Hips · Loins · Waist · Low Wainscoting
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 腰 represents 'LOINS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of loins.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with loins. Kun-reading: こし.
Example Sentences
重い荷物を持ちすぎて、腰を痛めてしまいました。
おもいにもつをもちすぎて、こしをいためてしまいました。
I hurt my lower back from carrying heavy luggage too much.
腰を据えて取り組むことで、大きな成果が出ます。
こしをすえてとりくむことで、おおきなせいかがでます。
By settling down and working seriously, great results come out.
Vocabulary using 腰
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