English–Japanese

“lower back” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoshi

Example

腰が痛いです。koshi ga ita i de su

My lower back hurts.

Illustration for 腰 (lower back)

How to say “lower back” in Japanese

“Lower back” in Japanese is 腰 (koshi).

Centers on the body area around the lower back, waist, and hips.

Full entry for 腰: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 腰

重い荷物を持つと、腰に負担がかかります。omo i ni motsu o mo tsu to koshi ni fu tan ga ka ka ri ma su

Lifting heavy things puts strain on your lower back.

Tips for using 腰

  • In descriptions of physical discomfort, 腰 (koshi) often refers to the lower back, so waist is not always the best English choice.

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