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腰
koshi
Description
「腰」は、体の真ん中あたり、背中の下の部分です。
"腰" is the lower back area around the middle of the body.
重い物を持つと、腰が痛くなることがあります。
When you carry heavy things, your "腰" can hurt.
Meanings
腰koshi
lower back; waist; hips
腰が痛いので病院に行きます。
My back hurts, so I'm going to the hospital.
腰koshi
firmness or elasticity of noodles, etc.
このうどんは腰があっておいしい。
This udon is firm and delicious.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally referred to the hip/waist area; extended to describe the springy texture of foods like noodles.
- Nuance
often appears in idioms such as 腰が低い (humble) and 腰を据える (to settle down to a task).
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