Word details

柳腰

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柳腰.

Dictionary

Entry

柳腰なぎごしりゅうようNounFreq #96619
1

slim waist; slender figure; willowy figure

2

Orig. meaning

waist of a willow tree

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

willow

9 strokesFrequency 1,169JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リュウ

Kun

やなぎ

Nanori

なぎやいやぎやなやない

loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

13 strokesFrequency 1,306JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ヨウ

Kun

こし

Nanori

うすぐ

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