くびれる
くびれる
verb (ichidan)
to be constricted, to narrow
1.
to be constricted, to narrow, to be pinched in
For something to have an indentation or narrowing at a certain point, creating a waist-like shape.
ウエストがくびれている。
The waist is narrow.
ひょうたんは真ん中がくびれている。
A gourd is pinched in at the middle.
くびれた形の花瓶が棚に飾ってある。
A vase with a narrow waist is displayed on the shelf.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive).
USAGE:
Often used in the ている form to describe a state. The noun form くびれ refers to a narrow waist or indentation, and is commonly used when talking about body shape (e.g., ウエストのくびれ, a slim waistline).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ウエストがくびれる (to have a narrow waist)
- 真ん中がくびれる (to be pinched in at the middle)
- くびれた形 (a pinched/hourglass shape)