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Kanji dictionary: 腰 (loins)
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腰
Loins
This kanji has
13
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting
On reading:
ヨウ
yō
Kun reading:
こし
koshi
Use examples
腰痛
ようつう
lumbago, backache
腰を抜かす
こしをぬかす
can't stand up by a shock
このうどんは腰がある
このうどんはこしがある
These noodles (udon) are chewy.
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