N2

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N2
Meaning
waist
Onyomi
ヨウ
Kunyomi
こし
Formula
腰 = 月 + 要。

Story

腰 is analyzed as a combination of 月 (part of the body), 要 (woman with hands on waist) and denotes waist.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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