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足腰

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 足腰

しこ
Noun
Freq #17375
1

legs and loins; lower body

Examples
彼は息子達と一緒に遠くまでハイキングに出かけた時、体調が思わしくなかったので、その翌日、足腰が痛くて思うように動けなかった。
He was out of shape when he took a long hike with his sons, and he was stiff and sore the next day.
2

foundations; underpinnings

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 343
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

leg
foot
be sufficient
counter for pairs of footwear

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
た.りる
た.る
た.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あす
おす
たらし
13 strokes
Frequency: 1306
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

loins
hips
waist
low wainscoting

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うすぐ
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