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ひざ
hiza
Description
「ひざ」は、足の真ん中で曲がるところです。座ったり、走ったりするときに使います。
"ひざ" is the part in the middle of the leg that bends. It is used when sitting or running.
Meanings
膝hiza
knee; the joint in the middle of the leg
転んでひざが痛いです。
I fell and my knee hurts.
膝hiza
lap; the top of the thighs when sitting
猫がひざの上で寝ています。
The cat is sleeping on my lap.
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Notes
- Nuance
ひざ can mean both the knee joint and one's lap when seated.
- Etymology
often written 膝 in kanji, but frequently written in kana in daily use.
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