腰 kanji: meaning “loins”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N213 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- loins
- On'yomi
- ヨウ
- Kun'yomi
- こし
Picture story to remember 腰
A woman (女) who carries heavy loads all day needs flexible, strong loins.
Parts in this story:女
How to write 腰: stroke order
腰 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 腰
- 腰痛ようつうlower back pain
- 腰掛けこしかけseat
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