This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: こし、コシ
Romaji: koshi, koshi
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Romaji

Definitions

1

back; lower back; waist; hips; lumbar region

2

body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring

Note: usu. コシ

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 こし
Meanings: loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

Example Sentences

腰痛(ようつう)()ちです。
➥I have back problems.
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(こし)()ばせません。
➥I can't straighten out my back.
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彼女(かのじょ)(こし)をかがめた。
➥She bent down.
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(みず)(こし)まで()た。
➥The water came up to my waist.
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(かれ)はとても(こし)(ひく)い。
➥He is a very modest man.
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腰痛(ようつう)がひどいのです。
➥I have a bad pain in my lower back.
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