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waist, hips
The part of the body between the ribs and hips.
腰 refers to waist and lower back.
EXPRESSIONS:
- 腰が低い: humble, modest
- 腰が重い: slow to act
- 腰を上げる: to get started
- 腰を据える: to settle down
COMPOUNDS:
- 腰痛: back pain
- 腰掛け: stool, bench