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腰
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
こし
koshi
loins · hips · waist · low wainscoting
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Strokes13
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Component Breakdown
腰=
月要
moon + 要
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and essential. Essential part of body.
Symbolism
Back pain, stool, waist. Represents body center.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
腰を据える
こしをすえる
To settle one's hips
To settle down to work seriously