Word details

腰を上げる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腰を上げる.

Dictionary

Entry

腰を上げる腰をあげるこしをあげるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #12549
1

to get up (from sitting); to stand up

2

Idiomatic expression

to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

13 strokesFrequency 1,306JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ヨウ

Kun

こし

Nanori

うすぐ

above, up

3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ジョウショウシャン

Kun

うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る

Nanori

あおいあげかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ

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