hazing; grueling training
Refers to harsh, often abusive initiation or training practices, especially in sports clubs or military settings.
The hazing in the sports club became a problem.
The new students had to endure severe hazing.
waistband; woman's undergirdle
A traditional undergarment worn by women, similar to a waistband or undersash, often used with kimono.
When wearing a kimono, you fasten the waistband.
She tied the undergirdle neatly.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially for the hazing sense.
Derived from the verb 扱く (しごく), meaning 'to strip off' or 'to train harshly'. The noun form 扱き (しごき) developed from the verb's meaning of rigorous training, and separately came to refer to a waistband, possibly from the action of tightening or binding.