NichiDict

N3
こし
[koshi]
Illustration for 腰

Meanings

1.Noun

lower back; waist; hips; lumbar region

2.Noun

body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring

Other Readings

」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

重い荷物を持ち上げてを痛めてしまった。

I hurt my lower back lifting heavy luggage.

このうどんはがしっかりしている。

This udon has firm, springy texture.

彼女はが痛いと言って仕事を休んだ。

She took off work saying her back hurts.