JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
腰 — loins
- Reading
- ヨウ・こし
- Meaning
- loins; hips; waist; low wainscoting
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
腰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・こし and it means loins; hips; waist; low wainscoting. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
腰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 腰 (hip), 腰掛け (seat) and 腰掛ける (to sit).
Japanese words containing 腰
Frequently asked questions
What does 腰 mean in Japanese?
腰 means loins; hips; waist; low wainscoting in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 腰 read?
腰 is read ヨウ・こし. Reading it inside real words — 腰 and 腰掛け and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腰 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 腰 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腰 in a word?
A common word containing 腰 is 腰 (こし) — "hip". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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