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腰
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
こし
koshi
loins · hips · waist · low wainscoting
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
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
Component Breakdown
腰=
月要
moon + 要
Words & Expressions
Words written with 腰
腰部ようぶloins
腰痛ようつうlumbago
物腰ものごしdemeanor
足腰あしこしlower body
弱腰よわごしweak attitude
Proverbs & Idioms
腰を据える
こしをすえる
To settle one's hips
To settle down to work seriously
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腰 mean in Japanese?
腰 means loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting.
How do you read 腰?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: こし (koshi).
How many strokes does 腰 have?
腰 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
腰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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