What does 腰 mean?
腰 is a Japanese noun meaning “lower back” or “waist” in English. It is written as 腰 in kanji, こし in hiragana, and koshi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
重い物を持って腰が痛くなった。
I hurt my lower back carrying something heavy.
彼女は腰に手を当てて立っていた。
She stood with her hands on her hips.