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腰を据える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腰を据える.

Dictionary

Entry

腰を据える腰をすえるこしをすえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #27708
1

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

Examples
彼はその仕事に腰を据えている
He has settled down to the job.
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)

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

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

11 strokesFrequency 1,468JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョ

Kun

す.えるす.わる

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