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What is the Kanji for 'Loins' and 'Waist'? | 腰

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Loins' and 'Waist', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Loins' and 'Waist' is 腰.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loins, Waist

    Reading

    kunyomiこし

    koshi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Meat Important, Need

    Example Word

    腰掛ける: sit. The Japanese verb '腰掛ける (こしかける)' means 'to sit'. This verb is specifically used to describe the action of sitting down on something, such as a chair or bench. It implies a temporary or casual sitting position, often used when someone is taking a short rest or waiting. For example: I sat on the bench「ベンチに腰掛けた」(ベンチにこしかけた). He sat down to rest「彼は休むために腰掛けた」(かれはやすむためにこしかけた). The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and is more casual than the formal '座る (すわる) (to sit)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    569

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Important, Need

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Waist, Lower back

    word

    腰掛ける

    Meaning

    Sit

    word

    腰掛け

    Meaning

    Stool

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 肉 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Shoulder

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    Meaning

    Intestine

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Assent, Agreement

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Fat, Grease

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    Meaning

    Skin

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    Meaning

    Leg

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    Meaning

    Womb, Uterus

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    Meaning

    Limb, Arms & legs

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Threaten

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    Meaning

    Rot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble, Resemblance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stature, Height

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What does 腰 mean?

腰 means 'Loins' and 'Waist'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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