腰
Kanji · N2
腰 / loins
Kanji for loins, hips, or waist.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヨウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
腰 carries the meaning loins, hips, or waist.
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Common compounds with 腰
腰抜けこしぬけcoward
腰こしlower back / waist / hips
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