Illustration: In a community-center changing room before a summer dance, an adult adjusts a broad sash around their yukata. One hand rests against the small of their back while the other holds the sash at the side of their waist, clearly locating the region between ribs and thighs.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

腰こし

koshi

lower back, waist, hips

Example sentences

  1. 腰こしが痛いたい。

    My back hurts.

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  2. 腰こしを痛いためました。

    I hurt my back.

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  3. 腰こしに手てをおいて。

    Put your hands on your hips.

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Kanji in 腰

  • 腰loins; hipsOnヨウKunこし

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