腰を据える

腰をすえる

Reading

Kana: こしをすえる

Romaji: koshiwosueru

Definitions

exp

v1

1

to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something)

2

to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to settle in

3

to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

Kanji

腰

Readings: ヨウ、 こし

Meanings: loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

据

Readings: キョ、 す.える、 す.わる

Meanings: set, lay a foundation, install, equip, squat down, sit down

Example Sentences

少(すこ)しは腰(こし)を据(す)えてやれ。

➥Settle down for a while and concentrate.

彼(かれ)は腰(こし)を据(す)えて仕事(しごと)に取(とか)り掛()かった。

➥He settled down to his work.

彼(かれ)はその仕事(しごと)に腰(こし)をすえている。

➥He has settled down to the job.