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腰

腰 — loins, hips, waist

Learn the correct stroke order for 腰 (loins), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヨウyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こしkoshi
Strokes13
Radical肉
Frequency#1306
Meaningsloins, hips, waist, low wainscoting

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

腰痛ようつうlower back pain; lumbagonoun
腰部ようぶloins; hips; pelvic regionnoun
弱腰よわごしweak attitudena-adjective
足腰あしこしlegs and loins; lower bodynoun
物腰ものごしmanner; demeanour; demeanornoun
本腰ほんごしstrenuous effort; earnestness; seriousnessnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 腰 (loins) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 肉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 腰 is #1306, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

腰痛ようつう — lower back pain; lumbago
腰部ようぶ — loins; hips; pelvic region
弱腰よわごし — weak attitude

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 腰 have?

The kanji 腰 (loins) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 腰?

腰 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 腰 mean?

腰 means: loins, hips, waist, low wainscoting. On'yomi readings: ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: こし.

What JLPT level is 腰?

腰 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.