noun
constriction; narrow part
General term for a part that is narrower than the surrounding area, such as the neck of a bottle or an hourglass shape.
この花瓶は真ん中にくびれがある。
This vase has a constriction in the middle.
noun
waist; narrow waist
Especially refers to a woman's slim waist; often used in contexts of body shape or fashion.
See also: 腰のくびれ
彼女はくびれの美しいドレスを着ている。
She is wearing a dress that accentuates her beautiful waist.
ウエスト is a loanword for 'waist' as a body measurement or clothing size, while くびれ emphasizes the visual narrowness and shape.
Derived from the verb くびれる (to be constricted). The kanji 括 is used for its meaning of 'tie' or 'bind', but the word is usually written in kana.