waist; narrow part of the waist
Refers specifically to the indented or narrow part of the waist, often in the context of body shape or clothing fit.
She has a beautiful waistline.
This dress is designed to emphasize the waist.
Standard spelling using the common kanji 腰 and kana for くびれ.
Rarely used kanji form; 括れ is not common for this word.
Compound of 腰 (こし, 'waist, lower back') + の (possessive particle) + くびれ (noun form of くびれる, 'to be constricted, to narrow'). Literally 'the narrowing of the waist'.